Kalahari Desert
LocationBotswana/Namibia/South Africa
Area930,000 km2
ContinentAfrica
TypeSemi-arid
About Kalahari Desert
Not a true desert - receives 250-500 mm of rain but the sand drains instantly. Home to the San Bushmen for 20,000+ years. The Makgadikgadi salt pan is one of the largest in the world. Supports lions, cheetahs, and meerkats.
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