Desert reference
Namib Desert
The Namib is known for high dunes, fog-influenced coastal ecosystems and stark desert landscapes.
TypeCoastal desert
CountryNamibia
RegionSouthwestern Africa
AreaAbout 81,000 sq km
Known forCoastal dunes
Coordinates24.7500° S, 15.3000° E
Where is Namib Desert?
Namib Desert is in Namibia, in the Southwestern Africa area. It is mapped at approximately 24.7500° S, 15.3000° E.
Key facts about Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is a coastal desert along the Atlantic side of southern Africa. The main stored reference metric is area: About 81,000 sq km. It is also noted for coastal dunes.