Where is the world’s largest hot desert?

The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara Desert, located in northern Africa. It spans about 9.2 million square kilometres (3.6 million square miles), making it the third-largest desert overall, after the cold deserts of Antarctica and the Arctic. The Sahara is known for its extreme heat, vast sand dunes, and limited rainfall, with some areas receiving less than 3 cm (1.2 inches) of rain per year. It is home to a variety of resilient species, including camels, fennec foxes, and various reptiles, all adapted to survive in the harsh conditions.