Sahara Desert-Fun Facts

1. The Sahara Desert covers 3.6 million square miles. It is almost the same size as the United States or China.

2. There have been dinosaur fossils found in the Sahara Desert.

3. One half of the Sahara Desert receives less than .79 inches of rain each year. The rest of the desert only receives 3.9 inches per year.

1. There are several species of fox in the Sahara, as well as antelope, gazelle, cheetah, monitor lizards, sand vipers, wild dogs and ostrich, among others.

2. Some parts of the Sahara are rich and fertile, even today.

3. The Sahara has one of the harshest climates in the world. The Sahara is the world’s hottest desert.

4. Around two million people live in the Sahara Desert.

1. Daytime temperatures can reach 58°C (136°F), but freezing temperatures are not uncommon at night. Its temperature can become as low as -6°C (22°F).

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