Names of Major Deserts Around the World

1. Sahara Desert – North Africa, largest hot desert (~9M km²).
2. Arabian Desert – Middle East, across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan.
3. Gobi Desert – Central Asia, China/Mongolia, dunes and mountains.
4. Kalahari Desert – Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), red dunes, wildlife.
5. Atacama Desert – Chile/Peru, extreme aridity.
6. Sonoran Desert – SW North America (Mexico/US), saguaro cacti.
7. Mojave Desert – SW US, extreme temps, diverse landscapes.
8. Taklamakan Desert – Xinjiang, China, shifting dunes, mountain-ringed.
9. Great Sandy Desert – Western Australia, red dunes, unique ecosystems.
10. Namib Desert – Atlantic coast of Namibia, fog-dependent life.

Each desert has distinct geography, flora, and fauna adapted to harsh conditions.