Desert – Full Description Location By Manish Sir

Описание: 🌍 Sahara Desert – Full Description
Location

The Sahara Desert is located in *North Africa* and is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across 11 countries:

Algeria
Chad
Egypt
Libya
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Niger
Sudan
Tunisia
Western Sahara

It covers about **9.2 million square kilometers**, almost the size of the United States.


🌡️ Climate

Extremely *hot and dry*
Day temperatures can reach *50°C (122°F)*
Night temperatures can drop near *0°C (32°F)*
Very little rainfall (less than 25 cm per year in most areas)
Frequent *sandstorms*

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🏜️ Landforms

The Sahara is not just sand. It includes:

Sand dunes (called **ergs**)
Rocky plateaus (**hamadas**)
Gravel plains
Mountains (like the **Ahaggar Mountains**)
Oases (fertile areas with water)

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🌱 Plants

Plants are rare but adapted to dry conditions:

Date palms
Acacia trees
Cactus-like plants
Small shrubs and grasses

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🐪 Animals

Animals survive by conserving water:

Camels (called "ships of the desert")
Fennec fox
Desert snakes
Scorpions
Lizards

Most animals are active at night to avoid heat.
People and Culture

People who live in the Sahara include:

Tuareg tribes
Bedouins

They traditionally live a **nomadic lifestyle**, traveling with camels and livestock. Today, some people live in towns near oases.

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💎 Natural Resources

The Sahara is rich in:

Oil
Natural gas
Phosphates
Iron ore

These resources are important for the economies of nearby countries.

Importance of the Sahara

Influences global weather patterns
Source of mineral resources
Important trade routes in history
Unique ecosystem
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