* The Atacama Desert. The Atacama Desert is the driest desert in the world, covering an area of over 100,000 square kilometers. It is located in northern Chile and receives less than 1 millimeter of rain per year. The Atacama Desert is almost completely devoid of human life, with only a few small settlements located along the coast.
* The Andes Mountains. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 kilometers along the western coast of South America. The Andes Mountains are home to a variety of ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, temperate forests, alpine meadows, and deserts. However, the human population of the Andes Mountains is relatively small, due to the difficult terrain and the harsh climate.