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The Sahara desert makes up nearly one quarter of the African continent. It serves as a border between the Arab-influenced countries of the north and the black African countries of the south. Here you can read about the people of the Sahara desert, including their history, customs, religion, folklore, music, and language. If you would like to read about the animals, rainfall, vegetation, temperature, and land formations in the Sahara, click onto: Eco-Info. This site also lets you explore many other regions of Africa. All you need to do is choose an area in the Regions Navigator.

The largest hot desert on Earth, the Sahara covers about 10% of Africa. Rainfall is sparse, and biodiversity is low. A few adaptable species and some sparse vegetation have survived. Thousands of years ago, more rainfall supported large mammals. About 5,500 years ago, vegetation covered large areas of the Sahara. Sand dunes, salt flats, stony plateaus, and dry valleys make up the Sahara today. Underground aquifers occasionally reach the surface in oases. An occasional thunderstorm strikes every few years. The average temperature is in the 80s, and the 120s are not unusual.