Mount Al-ʿUwaynāt
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Mount Al-ʿUwaynāt is the highest point in the Libyan Desert, reaching 6,345 feet (1,934 meters). This mountain is located at the tripoint where Libya, Egypt, and Sudan meet. The Libyan Desert itself is a harsh, arid region characterized by rocky plateaus and sandy plains, forming the northeastern part of the Sahara. It spans across eastern Libya, southwestern Egypt (known as the Western Desert), and the northwestern tip of Sudan. The desert is sparsely inhabited, with most people living in the oases of Egypt and Libya, such as Siwa and Al-Kufrah.1
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