Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-18
What is the largest desert in the world, excluding the polar regions, known for its vast sand dunes and extreme aridity across much of North Africa?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Arabian Desert
C) Sahara Desert
D) Kalahari Desert
Explanation
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert overall after the Arctic and Antarctic polar deserts. It covers a vast area of North Africa.