Journey across boundless sands: The largest deserts on the planet

Sep 11, 2023

By: Ayush Mehrotra & Shagun Chaudhary

Sahara Desert

The Sahara, in North Africa, is the world's largest hot desert, covering 3.6 million square miles with vast sand dunes and arid landscapes, influencing regional climates.

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Arabian Desert

Spanning the Middle East, the Arabian Desert features harsh, sandy terrain and an arid climate, impacting the cultures and economies of the surrounding nations.

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Gobi Desert

Located in Asia, the Gobi is a cold desert covering Mongolia and China, known for its unique mix of shifting sand dunes and rocky formations.

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Kalahari Desert

Found in Southern Africa, the Kalahari encompasses Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa, with semi-arid sandy plains, grasslands, and diverse wildlife.

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Great Victoria Desert

Australia's largest desert, the Great Victoria spans Western and South Australia, featuring vast red sand dunes and expansive salt flats, with a unique ecological balance.

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Syrian Desert

In the Middle East, the Syrian Desert stretches across Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, characterized by rocky plateaus, sand dunes, and its historical significance.

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Patagonian Desert

Located in Argentina, the Patagonian Desert is a cold desert marked by sparse vegetation and fascinating geological formations, contributing to Patagonia's unique landscape.

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Chihuahuan Desert

North America's Chihuahuan Desert covers parts of the United States and Mexico, renowned for its diverse plant and animal life and the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion.

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Great Basin Desert

Encompassing the Great Basin region in the United States, this desert includes Nevada, Utah, and parts of California, with mountain ranges, salt flats, and unique ecosystems.

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Thar Desert

The Thar Desert in South Asia spreads across India and Pakistan, known for its scorching heat, shifting sand dunes, and vibrant cultural heritage.

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