What is a Desert?
A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.
The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation. About one-third of the land surface of the Earth is arid or semi-arid.
How Many Deserts Are There In South Africa?
South Africa has three deserts: the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert, and the Karoo Desert.
What are the main deserts in South Africa?
South African Deserts
- The Karoo (many provinces, in South Africa)
- The Baviaanskloof (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
- The Namib Desert (Namibia)
- The Kalahari (Botswana)
What is the largest desert in the South of Africa?
The Kalahari Desert is a large basin-like plain of the interior plateau of Southern Africa. It occupies almost all of Botswana, the eastern third of Namibia, and the northernmost part of the Northern Cape province in South Africa.