Did you know? The Sahara, the largest hot desert in the world

The Sahara covers about 9 million km², making it the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across many African countries such as Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. Even if it looks empty, the Sahara is not lifeless. Animals like fennec foxes, scorpions, and camels live there, along with plants that can survive extreme dryness. People have also lived in the Sahara for thousands of years and adapted to its harsh conditions. Temperatures can be extremely hot during the day and much colder at night. The Sahara also affects the global climate by moving dust and influencing wind patterns across continents.