Which desert ranks as the second largest in the world, following the Sahara Desert?

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13 Jul 2024
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The Arabian Desert is the world's second largest desert after the Sahara. While the Sahara covers approximately 9.1 million square kilometers, the Arabian Desert spans about 2.33 million square kilometers, making it the next largest desert by area.

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