World 5 is the fifth world traveled to in Super Mario 3D Land. The setting of this world is an orange canyon in the sunset with small, yellowish-green cacti and large mountains. There is a small sandstorm occuring in the background. World 5 contains 6 levels and a Toad House.
Levels
| Level | Preview | Description |
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| World 5-1 | File:Pokeys 3DL.jpg | A desert level which introduces the Boomerang Flower power-up. |
| World 5-2 | 
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A temple area created as an homage to the The Legend of Zelda series. |
| World 5-3 | 
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A sky level with moving platforms and spikes that requires forty Star Medals to be unlocked. |
| World 5-4 | File:Megamolesmedland.jpg | An underground, maze-like level, featuring Monty Moles and Morty Moles. |
| World 5-5 | 
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A sky-based level which is traversed using the Propeller Box. |
World 5- Castle
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The second castle in the game, requiring 50 Star Medals to unlock. |
