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9,400,000 square kilometres (3,600,000 sq mi)
3.3 million square miles or around 25% of Africa.

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The Sahara Desert is about 9,400,000 square kilometers or 3,600,000 square miles. However, it is growing at a fast rate due to a process called desertification.

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The Sahara is 9,000,000+ sq. km. or 3,300,000+ sq. miles. It continues to grow.

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