Tag: geography

A significant portion of the Sahara consists of vast areas of shifting sand dunes, known as ergs.

During the summer months, temperatures in the Sahara frequently reach extreme levels, typically ranging between 40C and 45C.

The Addax is a species of antelope specifically adapted to life in the Sahara Desert.

Only the northernmost and the southernmost fringes of the continent have a Mediterranean climate because they aren't located under the tropics. Because of this geographical situation, Africa is a hot continent as the solar radiation intensity is always high as it's most part is located under the equatorial type of climate.

The term 'extra-long-staple' (ELS) cotton typically denotes a cotton fibre of extraordinary fibre length. It is grown in Egypt.

The name Egyptian cotton is also broadly recognized as being associated with quality products. However, only a smaller percentage of Egyptian cotton produced each year is actually ELS cotton. The majority of Egyptian production is a long-staple cotton variety called Giza 86.

The Steppes are vast semi-arid grass-covered plains that stretch across Eurasia, serving as the Russian equivalent to the North American prairies.

Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) is the lowest point in Australia at approximately 15 meters below sea level. This salt lake in South Australia is also the largest lake system in Australia when filled, though it's usually dry. Death Valley is in the USA, Caspian Lake is in Asia/Europe, and Valdes Peninsula is in Argentina.