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Take a look at some of the biggest deserts on the planet
These incredibly dry areas have barely any water and are scattered across every continent on the planet. Take a look!
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Anyone who's ever had a geography class will have studied the various deserts of the world at some point or another.
According to the geographical definition, a desert is a dry area with irregular precipitation and very low levels of biodiversity.
When taking all of these areas on the planet into account, approximately 20% of the earth's surface is covered by deserts.
Whether because of size, absence of water, or their seeming mysticism, deserts always generate a lot of curiosity among those who like learning about the most inhospitable corners of the world.
So if you're a person who likes looking at beautiful deserted landscapes, be sure to take a look at this amazing gallery of images of the biggest deserts on the face of the planet.
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