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A desert is simply a barren and/or uninhabitable place. Thus, the latitude and longitude would be particular to where the desert is located. For example, below are listed only a few deserts. There are many across the globe.
Africa
* Sahara - the world's largest hot desert, in northern Africa
* Kalahari - a desert in southern Africa
* Namib - a desert located primarily in Southern Africa
Antarctica
* Antarctica - the interior of the continent is the world's largest desert, freezing cold weather/south pole/snowy mountains
Asia
* Gobi - a desert in Mongolia
* Taklamakan - a desert located in China
* Ordos - a desert in northern China
* Kara Kum - a large Central Asian desert
* Kyzyl Kum - a desert located in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
* Thar- Cholistan - a desert in India and Pakistan
* Dasht-e Lut - a large salt desert in southeastern Iran.
* Dasht-e Kavir - a desert in center of Iran
Each desert listed above has its own latitude and longitude which indicates its precise location. For a complete list click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated below.
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JudyDeserts cover a wide range of latitudes and longitudes around the world. For example, the Sahara Desert in Africa ranges from approximately 15° to 32°N latitude and 9°W to 26°E longitude. The Atacama Desert in South America is located around 25-27°S latitude and 69-71°W longitude.
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What is the longitude and latitude of the Australian desert?
The Australian desert covers a vast area, so it is necessary to specify which desert you are referring to. However, the Simpson Desert, for example, is located between 25°-25.5°S latitude and 137°-138°E longitude.
Latitude and longitude of desert biomes?
Desert biomes can be found around the world at various latitudes and longitudes. Some examples include the Sahara Desert in Africa (approximately between 20-30 degrees North latitude and 0-20 degrees East longitude), the Arabian Desert in the Middle East (around 20-30 degrees North latitude and 40-60 degrees East longitude), and the Sonoran Desert in North America (around 30-35 degrees North latitude and 110-115 degrees West longitude).
What is the latitude and longitude of Kalahari?
The Kalahari Desert spans across multiple countries in southern Africa. The approximate coordinates for the center of the Kalahari Desert are around 23 degrees south latitude and 22 degrees east longitude.
What is the latitude and longitude of the Great Sandy Desert?
The Great Sandy Desert is located in Western Australia. Its approximate coordinates are between 22.5 to 25 degrees South latitude and 122 to 127 degrees East longitude.
