Fun facts about Patagonian Desert
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The Patagonian Desert is the largest desert south of the 40° parallel.
Patagonian Desert
Argentina
The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square kilometres.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Before the Andes were formed, the region was likely covered by temperate forests.
Patagonian Desert
Argentina
The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square kilometres.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The burrowing owl and lesser rhea are among the variety of animals living in the Patagonian Desert.
Patagonian Desert
Argentina
The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square kilometres.
From the “Fauna and flora” section
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The Tehuelche complex were the earliest known inhabitants of the desert.
Patagonian Desert
Argentina
The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square kilometres.
From the “Human land use” section
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A 2017 assessment found that 12% of the ecoregion is in protected areas.
Patagonian Desert
Argentina
The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square kilometres.
From the “Protected areas” section
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Photo: Mariano · CC BY-SA 3.0