write a brief note about thar desert ?
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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 17th largest desert, and the world's 9th largest subtropical desert.
1) The Thar Desert is located on the leeward side of Aravalis and receives very low rainfall, ranging from 100 to 150 mm per year.
2) The desert consists of an undulating sandy plain and rocky outcrops.
3) It occupies much of western Rajasthan.
4) It has an arid climate with very low vegetation cover.
5) Streams appear during rainy season and disappear soon after.
6) Luni is the only river in this area.
7) The internal drainage rivers fall into the lakes and don't reach the sea.
8) Indira Gandhi canal is watering part of Thar desert.
9) Several hectares of desert land have been brought under cultivation.