Deserts

Australia is home to several major deserts, which collectively cover a significant portion of the continent. Here is a list of Australia’s main deserts along with their approximate areas:

1. Great Victoria Desert
   • Area: ~348,750 square kilometers (134,650 square miles)
   • Location: Western Australia and South Australia
2. Great Sandy Desert
   • Area: ~267,250 square kilometers (103,190 square miles)
   • Location: Western Australia
3. Tanami Desert
   • Area: ~184,500 square kilometers (71,230 square miles)
   • Location: Northern Territory and Western Australia
4. Simpson Desert
   • Area: ~176,500 square kilometers (68,150 square miles)
   • Location: Northern Territory, Queensland, and South Australia
5. Gibson Desert
   • Area: ~156,000 square kilometers (60,230 square miles)
   • Location: Western Australia
6. Little Sandy Desert
   • Area: ~111,500 square kilometers (43,050 square miles)
   • Location: Western Australia
7. Strzelecki Desert
   • Area: ~80,250 square kilometers (30,990 square miles)
   • Location: South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales
8. Sturt Stony Desert
   • Area: ~29,750 square kilometers (11,490 square miles)
   • Location: South Australia and Queensland
9. Tirari Desert
   • Area: ~15,250 square kilometers (5,890 square miles)
   • Location: South Australia
10. Pedirka Desert
    • Area: ~1,250 square kilometers (480 square miles)
    • Location: South Australia

These deserts vary greatly in size and geographical features, from vast sandy expanses to areas of rugged rocky terrain.