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• Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth.
• It receives very little precipitation (like a desert).
• Most of it is covered with ice.
• Hence, it is called the “Frozen Desert.”

Last verified on 11-04-2026

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• The Namib is a coastal desert in Southern Africa.
• Countries: Namibia, South Africa, Angola
• Oldest desert in the world, over 55 million years old.
• Official name Namib Sand Sea
• Length: 1,600 km (990 mi)
• Area: 160,000 km2 (62,000 mi2)

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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The Kalahari Desert is a large semiarid sandy savanna in Southern Africa

Covering 900,000 km2 (350,000 sq mi),

Including much of Botswana, as well as parts of Namibia and South Africa.

Explanation

Europe is the only continent without a desert.

It has a temperate climate with sufficient rainfall.

Key information about Europe:

• Divided by the Ural Mountains
• Second-smallest continent
• Covers 2% of Earth’s surface
• Area: 10.18 million km²

Last verified on 16-01-2026