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The 'Atacama Desert', known as the driest non-polar desert in the world, is primarily situated in which South American country?

A. Argentina
B. Peru
C. Chile✓ Correct Answer
D. Bolivia

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Atacama Desert is situated primarily in northern Chile, bound tightly between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, making it the driest non-polar desert on Earth. Neighboring countries like Bolivia and Peru share borders with the region, but the core hyper-arid expanse lies within Chilean territory.

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