What are the 3 largest deserts in Africa?

Africa – the second largest continent in the world is also home to the largest desert in the world – the Sahara. In fact there are three deserts on the continent – The Sahara, the Namib and the Kalahari.

What is the second largest desert in Africa and covers 350000 square miles?

The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savanna in Southern Africa extending for 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 sq mi), covering much of Botswana, and parts of Namibia and South Africa.

What is the second largest desert in Africa after the Sahara?

Kalahari Desert It is located in Southern Africa, covering most of Botswana, as well parts of Namibia, and South Africa.

What are the 3 deserts in Africa?

Kalahari Desert – a desert covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Karoo Desert – a desert covering parts of southern South Africa. Namib Desert – a desert in present-day Namibia.