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How far inland does the Namib Desert reach from the Atlantic Ocean?
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Sand dunes and vegetation at Sossusvlei in the Namib desert, Namibia.
The Namib Desert extends inland from the Atlantic Ocean for 80 to 100 miles (130 to 160 km), reaching the foot of the Great Escarpment.1