Geography

What is the largest desert in Africa?

The Sahara Desert

Background

The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa. It covers around 9 million square kilometers, almost the size of all of Europe. The Sahara stretches across eleven countries. Daytime heat climbs above 50 degrees, while nights can drop below freezing.

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