How is Karakum related to Asian deserts?

Karakum Desert lies entirely within Central Asia, between the Caspian lowland to the west and the Amu Darya River Valley along its eastern and, partly southern borders. It is the seventh-largest desert in the world, covering an area of 350,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi).

The Karakum is closely related to other Central Asian deserts, namely the Kyzylkum and Taklamakan Deserts. These deserts share similar climatic and geographic characteristics, including a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, relatively dry winters, as well as sparse vegetation and limited water resources. The deserts are also part of the broader Asian desert belt, which stretches from the Middle East to China and includes deserts such as the Gobi and Arabian Deserts.