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Kalahari

The Kalahari covers much of Botswana and extends into Namibia and South Africa, with dunes, grasslands and seasonal wetlands.

TypeDesert
CountryBotswana, Namibia and South Africa
RegionSouthern Africa
AreaAbout 900,000 sq km
Known forSemi-arid sand basin
Coordinates23.0000° S, 22.0000° E

Where is Kalahari?

Kalahari is in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, in the Southern Africa area. It is mapped at approximately 23.0000° S, 22.0000° E.

Key facts about Kalahari

The Kalahari is a large semi-arid sandy region in southern Africa. The main stored reference metric is area: About 900,000 sq km. It is also noted for semi-arid sand basin.

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