Which deserts cover much of Namibia?

Namibia is primarily defined by two major desert regions that shape its landscape:

• The Namib Desert: This cool coastal desert stretches along the entire Atlantic coastline of Namibia. It is characterized by a mix of rocky terrain and vast dune fields, particularly in its central and southern sections. The Namib extends inland 80 to 100 miles to the foot of the Great Escarpment.12
• The Kalahari Desert: Occupying the eastern third of Namibia, the Kalahari Desert is a large, basinlike plain. While parts of the Kalahari receive enough rainfall to technically disqualify them as deserts, the region is defined by its deep sands and lack of surface water, which create conditions of edaphic drought.34

These two deserts, separated by the country's Central Plateau, represent the primary arid environments of the nation.2