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What are the large sand dunes in the Sahara called?

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What is one feature of the Sahara Desert?

Large sand dunes are one feature of the Sahara.


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Are there deserts and dunes in Egypt?

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Is the Sahara Desert the only desert with sand seas in it's terrain?

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How tall are the tallest sand dunes in the Sahara?

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