Deserts cover one-third of Earth's land
Vast deserts, covering one-third of Earth's land, profoundly shape global climate, ecosystems, and human survival, from ancient civilizations to modern environmental challenges.
Deserts surprisingly cover about one-third of our planet's land surface, roughly 50 million square kilometers. This vast area includes not only hot, sandy places like the Sahara, but also cold deserts such as Antarctica, Earth's largest desert. These arid regions receive very little rain, typically less than 250 millimeters annually, leading to sparse plant life and extreme temperature shifts.
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