Largest Deserts
Major deserts, their continents, types, and areas in square kilometers.
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| ID | Desert name | Continent | Area km2 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Great Victoria Desert | Australia | 348750 | Subtropical |
| 9 | Karakum Desert | Asia | 350000 | Cold winter |
| 8 | Chihuahuan Desert | North America | 450000 | Subtropical |
| 7 | Great Basin Desert | North America | 492000 | Cold winter |
| 6 | Syrian Desert | Asia | 500000 | Subtropical |
| 5 | Patagonian Desert | South America | 673000 | Cold winter |
| 4 | Kalahari Desert | Africa | 900000 | Subtropical |
| 3 | Gobi Desert | Asia | 1295000 | Cold winter |
| 2 | Arabian Desert | Asia | 2330000 | Subtropical |
| 1 | Sahara Desert | Africa | 9200000 | Subtropical |
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Scope and sources
Last checked against sources: October 15, 2026.
Last changed: July 19, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: List of deserts by area (used with permission)
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