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Sand dunes and vegetation at Sossusvlei in the Namib desert, Namibia.
The coast of the Namib desert is an extremely arid region that receives, on average, less than 2 inches (50 millimeters) of rainfall annually.1
While the area is characterized by this minimal precipitation, the coastal environment is almost always foggy, providing essential moisture that allows specialized succulent vegetation to survive. This coastal strip is strongly influenced by the Benguela Current, which plays a significant role in the region's climate.21