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Which of the following deserts is located in southern Africa, spanning parts of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa?

A. Sahara Desert
B. Kalahari Desert✓ Correct Answer
C. Namib Desert
D. Danakil Desert

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Kalahari Desert is an expansive semi-arid sandy basin occupying large parts of Botswana, eastern Namibia, and northern South Africa. The Namib Desert occupies a narrower coastal strip further west along the Atlantic Ocean. Desert ecosystems around the globe are a core component of climatology and regional geography syllabi.

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