Key Information
Sahara Desert
| Type | Desert |
| Area | 3,600,000 square miles |
| Hottest Temperature | 116.6 °F |
| Coldest Temperature | 12.2 °F |
Learning Point
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, though it is the third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. Is is home to many animals and plants, but is very dry and a very inhospitable place to live.
Project
- Draw a scene of you travelling in the Sahara Desert
- Overview
- Oasis
Location
| Located in | North Africa |
Fun Facts
- The majority of the Sahara is made up of barren, rocky plateaus, as well as salt flats, sand dunes, mountains and dry valleys.
- There are over 20 lakes in the Sahara, most of which are saltwater lakes.
- The highest peak in the Sahara is Emi Koussi, a volcano located in Tibesti Mountains, Chad.
- Sometimes snow can fall in the Sahara, especially as night time temperatures can drop very low.
Past Lessons
| 12 | February 7, 2022 | (North America) |
| 77 | August 7, 2023 | (North America) |