Deserts in the World - Thousand Wonders

17 destinations. Sorted by last update

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  Salar de Atacama

  Salar de Atacama in Chile is the world's largest and purest active source of lithium, containing 27% of the world's lithium reserve base and as of 2008 provided almost 30% of the world's lithium carbonate supply, followed by China with 23%.

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  Nullarbor Plain

  The Nullarbor Plain is a flat, treeless desert in southern Australia and is the world's largest single piece of limestone.

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  Kalahari Desert

  Kalahari Desert is an animal treasure trove.

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  White Desert

  The White Desert is the centerpiece of the town of Farafra, Egypt.

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  Salar de Uyuni

  Salar de Uyuni best fits the title “heaven on earth”.

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  Guatin

  Guatin, also known as the Valley of the Cactus, is where the rivers Purifica and Puritana meet near San Pedro de Atacama and thus allow for large cactuses to grow up to eight meters high. Surrounding volcanos such as Licancabur complete this unique settin

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