Wanderlust World Wanderlust World | Aspect | Gobi Desert | Death Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asia (Mongolia/China) | North America (California, USA) |
| Area | ~1.3M km² (500k mi²) | ~7,800 km² (3,000 mi²) |
| Climate Type | Cold desert | Hot desert |
| Avg Temp | Near freezing annually | ~43°C (110°F) summer highs |
| Landscape | Gravel plains, dunes, mountains | Salt flats, sand dunes, badlands |
Both are deserts, but the Gobi is vast, cold, and Asian; Death Valley is compact, scorching, and North American.