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Which desert is known for having the largest sand sea by area?

Quick Answer

The Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is the largest continuous sand desert on Earth, covering about 650,000 square kilometres.

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The Rub' al Khali, known in English as the Empty Quarter, is the world’s largest continuous sand desert. It spans parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, covering roughly 650,000 square kilometres. Despite its name, it is not entirely empty, but it is one of the most inhospitable regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Its huge dune fields, extreme heat, and sparse rainfall make it a classic example of a vast sand sea.

Key Facts

1.Area: about 650,000 km²
2.Located on the Arabian Peninsula
3.Largest continuous sand desert

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