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The southwestern United States is where most of the deserts are located.

California

Arizona

New Mexico

Texas

Nevada

Utah

Colorado
The southwestern states are primarily desert and semiarid lands.

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The western United States, especially the southwest part of the country is mostly desert and semi arid,

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The following states have major desert areas:
California
Arizona
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
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Well I'm pretty sure its the west.

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California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada.

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