{"id":5458,"date":"2024-03-10T01:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T05:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/?p=5458"},"modified":"2024-03-12T07:03:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:03:42","slug":"where-are-deserts-located-in-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/world\/where-are-deserts-located-in-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are Deserts Located"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Map of the world showing the locations of major deserts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Deserts are defined as barren areas that receive less than 250 mm (10 inches) of annual precipitation. Deserts have extreme climatic conditions either hot or cold. They can be found anywhere in the world where there is little water. In this article, we will further explore where are deserts located<\/strong>, factors affecting location of deserts<\/strong>, where are the largest and smallest deserts located<\/strong> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Locations of Deserts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Deserts can be found all over the world from tropical regions to the backside of the mountains on every continent<\/strong>. They cover more than one-fifth of the Earth\u2019s land area. They are often found on the western edge of the continent<\/strong> due to the cold ocean currents which run along the coast. The cold ocean currents make it harder to hold moisture. Most of the desert regions of the earth are undergoing periods of climate change. The regions that are deserts today were not always very dry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors Affecting the Location of Deserts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The major factors which affect the location of deserts around the world are:<\/span><\/p>\n