Which of the following is the driest desert in the world?

The correct answer is Atacama Desert.

Key Points

• The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile.
• It is known as the driest desert in the world due to its extremely low rainfall.
• The desert covers an area of approximately 105,000 square kilometers.
• The average rainfall in the Atacama Desert is less than 1 millimeter per year.
• Some weather stations in the Atacama have never recorded any rainfall.
• The desert is rich in mineral resources like copper and lithium.
• Despite its arid conditions, the Atacama Desert is home to various unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh environment.

 Additional Information

• Sahara Desert
  • The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
  • It is located in North Africa and spans multiple countries including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Western Sahara, Sudan, and Tunisia.
  • Despite its size, the Sahara receives more rainfall than the Atacama, making it less dry.
• Thar Desert
  • The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in India and Pakistan.
  • It is the most densely populated desert in the world.
  • The Thar Desert receives more rainfall compared to the Atacama, with an average of around 100-500 millimeters per year.
• Desert of the Pentagon
  • There is no known desert by the name of the Desert of the Pentagon.
  • This option is likely included to test the awareness and knowledge of the candidates regarding actual deserts.