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Atacama Desert

With an average rainfall of 1mm per year, Atacama Desert is the driest desert in the world. It is located in northern Chile, in South America. While during the day temperatures vary from 25°C to 30°C, at nights, temperature drops up to -25 °C in some zones. In this category, you will find questions relating to this desert’s characteristics and features."

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In what country is the Atacama Desert located in?

Most of the Atacama Desert is located in Chile, which is 600 to 700 miles (1,000 to 1,100 km) long from north to south. Its limits are not exactly determined, but it lies mainly between the south bend of the Loa River and the mountains separating the Salado-Copiap