The Sahara Desert is larger than the continent of Australia. Covering an area of approximately 9.2 million square kilometers, the Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. In comparison, Australia has a land area of about 7.7 million square kilometers.
The Sahara spans across several countries in North Africa, including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, and Tunisia. Its vast expanse includes a variety of landscapes, such as sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and mountain ranges.
Despite its harsh and arid conditions, the Sahara is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, as well as human populations that have adapted to its extreme environment.