What is another word for Kalahari Desert?

6 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ kˌalɐhˈɑːɹi dˈɛsət], [ kˌalɐhˈɑːɹi dˈɛsət], [ k_ˌa_l_ɐ_h_ˈɑː_ɹ_i d_ˈɛ_s_ə_t]

The Kalahari Desert is a vast arid region in southern Africa covering over 900,000 square kilometers. It is also known as the "Great Thirstland" due to its extremely dry climate. There are several synonyms commonly used to refer to it, including the "Kgalagadi Desert", "Kalahari Basin", and "Kalahari Sands". The word "Kgalagadi" means "the land that dries you up" in the Tswana language, reflecting the harsh conditions of the region. The Kalahari Basin refers to the geological depression where the desert is located, while the term "Kalahari Sands" is used to describe the extensive sand dunes found in certain areas of the desert.

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How to use "Kalahari desert" in context?

The Kalahari Desert is a vast area of sand and gravel that spans more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) north to south and 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) east to west, making it one of the largest sand deserts in the world. The Kalahari Desert is also one of the most active and diverse desert environments on Earth, with more than 2,000 plant and animal species found nowhere else.

The Kalahari Desert is a hot, dry area that experiences little precipitation.

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