7 Largest Deserts In The World

Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savanna in southern Africa. It covers 347,492 square miles, which includes parts of Botswana and Namibia and South Africa. The Kalahari Desert is home to many migratory birds and animals. Previously a haven for wild animals ranging from elephants to giraffes, and for predators such as lions and cheetahs, the banks of the river are now mostly grazing sites, although leopards and cheetahs can still be found.

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