Kalahari desert is located in which country?

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Correct answer: a) South Africa. The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy desert located in Southern Africa. Its name is derived from the Tswana word Kgala, which means "the great thirst", or Kgalagadi, meaning "a waterless place". During summer, temperatures in the Kalahari Desert can reach up to 45 degrees Celsius. Winter nights in the desert can see temperatures drop to as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius. The Kalahari Desert covers an area that spans Botswana, the eastern third of Namibia, and the northernmost part of the Northern Cape Province in South Africa. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Kalahari desert is located in which country?

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