write about important facts of thar desert
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Thar desert is the 7th largest desert and the 9th largest subtropical desert in the world.
It's population density of 83 persons per sq km is the highest for any desert in the world.
The main occupations are animal husbandry and agriculture with Bajra as the main crop.
Thar desert is home to many endangered species in the world including Chinkara, the great Indian Bustard.
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.