Question

Describe the three important deserts found in Africa.

Answer 1

In fact there are three deserts on the continent - The Sahara, the Namib and the Kalahari. Together these three amazingly vast and diverse land masses cover a large portion of Africa.

Answer 2

Answer: The three important deserts found in Africa are:

1. The Sahara Desert: This desert is a part of a low land plateau. It is the largest  and hottest desert in the world. It extends from the Atlantic in the west to the  Red Sea in the east and covering the area of 8.6 million sq.km.

2. The Namib Desert: This desert runs along the western coast in south-west  Africa. It is the oldest and most arid desert in the world.

3. The Kalahari Desert: This desert lies in the southern part of Africa. It is a  semi-arid desert and has more vegetation and wildlife. Mt Kilimanjaro, a snow-capped mountain near the equator, lies in this plateau.