Tirari Desert

Semi-aridAustralia
LocationSouth Australia
Area880 km2
ContinentAustralia
TypeSemi-arid

About Tirari Desert

One of Australias smallest deserts. Salt lakes and sand dunes. The Lake Eyre basin includes this desert. Important Aboriginal heritage sites.

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