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Sahara

Desert in North Africa.

Desert of Sahara

The Sahara is a vast desert in North Africa, covering parts of Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, and Tunisia.

Pronunciation

/səˈhɑːrə/

Etymology

The name 'Sahara' comes from the Arabic word ṣaḥrāʾ, meaning ‘desert’.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Sahara is a giant desert in North Africa, bigger than the United States, where it's super hot and dry most of the year.

Fun Facts

The Sahara isn't always a desert:It was once covered in lakes and rivers
It experiences snow occasionally:Temperatures can drop below freezing at night
Some parts are covered in sand dunes:These can be as high as skyscrapers

FAQ

What is the Sahara? It's the largest hot desert in the world
Where is it located? It covers much of North Africa
How big is it? It spans over 3
6 million square miles

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Desert Africa

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Erg Reg Hamada

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Dunes oases wadis

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Africa Earth

Indexes

desert geographical feature

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