In which country is the Taklamakan desert located?

Correct option is C

The Taklamakan Desert is located in China, specifically in the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang. It is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world and is known for its extreme conditions and harsh climate. The desert is surrounded by mountains and is an important part of the Silk Road's ancient trade routes.

• The Taklamakan Desert is known as the "Sea of Death" because of its extreme arid conditions and shifting sand dunes.
• It is surrounded by two major mountain ranges: Tian Shan (north) and Kunlun Mountains (south).
• The ancient Silk Road trade route passed along the edges of the desert, with major oasis cities like Kashgar and Hotan.

Some key points about China:

• ​The capital of China is Beijing​
  
• ​China is the fourth largest country in the world by area and the most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.
• ​The country features diverse landscapes, including the Himalayas (home to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest), vast plains, plateaus like the Tibetan Plateau, and deserts like the Taklamakan and Gobi.​
  
• China has the second-largest economy in the world, after the United States.​