The Deserts of the World
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- Which broad inland region of Australia includes sites such as Uluru and extensive Aboriginal rock art?
- What is the largest hot desert in the world?
- In which desert are Mongolia’s Khongoryn Els, known as the Singing Sands?
- Which desert is home to the “Stone Mushroom,” a famous natural rock formation?
- Which desert is known to be the driest on Earth?
- Which desert is famous for having one of the coldest climates of any desert in the world?
- Which desert is renowned for its extraordinary rock formations and natural arches?
- In which desert are Joshua trees found, a unique species endemic to it?
- Which semi-arid region spanning Botswana, Namibia and South Africa supports cheetahs, ostriches and oryx?
- Which desert in Xinjiang was crossed by Silk Road routes and is associated with the saying “you can get in but cannot get out”?
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