The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar place on earth. It is located in Chile.
Facts to know about the Atacama Desert
- It is an example of a coastal desert.
- It is situated between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.
- It is known for its Martian-like landscape and high-altitude salt flats.
- It is rich in various resources like copper.
- An area must receive less than 12.5 centimetres of rainfall a year is recognised as a desert.
- They can be formed due to the impact of air current like subtropical deserts(Mojave of the USA).
Important deserts around the world
Source: The Hindu