Desert reference
Sahara
The Sahara spans much of North Africa and includes sand seas, rocky plateaus, mountains and oasis regions.
TypeDesert
CountryNorth Africa
RegionNorth Africa
AreaAbout 9.2 million sq km
Known forLargest hot desert
Coordinates23.4162° N, 25.6628° E
Where is Sahara?
Sahara is in North Africa, in the North Africa area. It is mapped at approximately 23.4162° N, 25.6628° E.
Key facts about Sahara
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. The main stored reference metric is area: About 9.2 million sq km. It is also noted for largest hot desert.