SAHARA –THE DESERT DESTINATION
SAHARA –THE DESERT DESTINATION
Sahara was formed about 2.5 million years ago , is the world's second largest desert , after Antarctica , the world's largest sandy desert. It is located in northern Africa, weather conditions are very bad , it is one of the places on Earth most unsuitable for biological survival. Its total area is about big enough for the entire United States. " Sahara " is the Arabic transliteration from local nomadic Tuareg language , intent is " desert ."
The world where the sun most of the world's largest and most harsh natural conditions in the desert .
Sahara is the largest desert in the world , occupies almost all of northern Africa . Something about the long 4,800 km ( 3,000 miles ) from north to south at 1,300.
To 1,900 kilometers ( 800 to 1,200 miles ), with a total area of about 9,065,000 square kilometers. Sahara west by the Atlantic Ocean , north of the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea , the Red Sea to the east , south a transition zone Sahel semi-desert steppe.
Sahara divides the continent into two parts , North Africa and southern Africa black , climate and culture distinct from the two parts , the southern boundary of the Sahara is the semi-arid tropical savanna grasslands , Arabic called " Sahel " , and then further South is abundant rainfall , lush vegetation of southern Africa, the Arabic called " Sudan ", meaning black Africa .
There are several Heyuan from the Sahara , the desert provided within surface and groundwater , and to absorb its drainage network put out of the water . The main tributaries of the Nile in the Sahara desert collection, along rivers flow north into the desert east edge of the Mediterranean ; there are several rivers into Lake Chad south of the Sahara , there is a considerable amount of water continues to flow to the northeast to refill the area aquifers ; Niger river in Guinea Fouta region rose , flows through the Sahara desert in the southwest then south into the sea .Atlas Mountains and from Libya , Tunisia , Algeria and Morocco coastal highlands flowing streams and dry river bed ( seasonal stream ) provides additional water . Particularly striking is a comprehensive network and Tiberias Tis mountains relevant stakeholders bed , lakes , ponds composition , and Taxi Li - en - Ndiaye (Tassili-n-Ajjer) and similar networks Ahaggar Mountains , such as Tamanrasset river. Sahara dunes store a considerable amount of rain, the desert cliffs around seepage and springs appear.
Sahara Destination is one the well-known Tourism Destination which provide wide range of entertainment to the travelers. Camel safari is one the major tourist activity in Sahara and Desert camp will give you a wonderful experience. Along with that the traveler can enjoy the mouthwatering local food and other entertainment will be provided for the travelers. The beauty of Sahara sand dunes will remain will in your mind forever.