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list of deserts
Desertâany large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetationâis one of Earthâs major types of ecosystems. Deserts are found throughout the world, especially in Africa and Australia. The worldâs largest desert is the Sahara, which covers nearly all of northern Africa. The following list identifies some of the largest deserts of the world.
North America
- Chihuahuan
South America
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