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RARE PHOTOS: Why large parts of mongolia are affected by desertification - The Real Truth

An intense dust storm hits the western Mongolian province of Khovd, causing poor road visibility, Aug 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Asigang)

BARUUN-URT, Mongolia: Strong winds and heavy dust storms are frequent occurrences in Mongolia as the Asian country is facing worsening desertification and land degradation, with a steady decline in vegetation cover year by year.

Mongolia has a total land area of 1,564,116 square kilometres, but only around 8% is covered by forests.

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