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A desert is a dry area with very little rainfall, typically receiving less than 250 millimeters of rain per year. These regions often have extreme temperature variations and sparse vegetation due to the lack of moisture. Sand dunes, rocky terrain, and dry salt flats are common features in deserts.

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