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China's Badain Jaran Desert added to World Heritage List

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The Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 26 during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India.

The Badain Jaran Desert is known for its unique and varied landscapes, and is notable for having over 140 lakes scattered among the dunes, with 12 of them being freshwater ones. The desert is also home to a variety of plant species and wildlife, including swans, argali and foxes.

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