Geography

What is the driest place on Earth?

Atacama Desert

Background

The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest place on Earth. Some parts have not seen rain in over 400 years. The ground looks so much like Mars that NASA runs tests there. Even so, a few plants and animals manage to live in the desert.

More Geography questions

What is the only continent without a desert?

See question

Which is larger in area, Australia or Brazil?

See question

How many African countries are landlocked?

See question

What is the longest river in South America?

See question

How many countries does the Amazon River flow through?

See question

How many countries share a border with Germany?

See question

Ready to estimate?

Over 1,200 questions, 9 categories, one click.