Sep 11, 2023
By: Ayush Mehrotra & Shagun Chaudhary
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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