* Aral Karakum Desert: Located in the Caspian Sea region, this desert is known for its shifting sand dunes and salt marshes.
* Badkhyz Desert: Situated in the southern part of Turkmenistan, this desert is characterized by its rugged topography and deep canyons.
* Betpak-Dala Desert: Found in central Kazakhstan, this desert is known for its barren landscapes and extreme temperature fluctuations.
* Gobi Desert: Spanning parts of Mongolia and China, the Gobi Desert extends into southern Siberia in Russia. It is known for its vast expanse of sand dunes and rocky outcrops.
* Karakum Desert: Located in Turkmenistan, this desert is covered by sand dunes and clay plains, and is known for its harsh climate and limited water resources.
* Kyzyl Kum Desert: Situated in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, this desert is known for its red sands, which give it its name ("Kyzyl Kum" means "red sand" in Turkic languages).
* Taklamakan Desert: Located in China's Xinjiang region, this desert extends into Russia's Altai Republic. It is known for its vast sand dunes and harsh environment.