*It's spread across 11 African nations |
Universal |
15 Apr 2025 |
Sandy region of North Africa (6,6) |
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Has arrested a criminal in arid area |
The Times Quick Cryptic |
11 Sep 2024 |
Source of dust containing an estimated 22,000 tons of phosphorus added to Amazonian soil each year |
The Times Specialist Sunday |
24 Mar 2024 |
Region that spans about 8% of the earth's land area [Arabic] |
New York Times |
21 Feb 2024 |
Where the annual Marathon des Sables is held (6,6) |
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African sandy region (6,6) |
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Barren region with dearths — area's suffering |
The Guardian Quiptic |
27 Dec 2021 |
Nearly one-third of Africa |
The Washington Post |
06 Mar 2019 |
Nearly one-third of Africa |
LA Times Daily |
06 Mar 2019 |
Nearly one-third of Africa |
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It's hot |
Wall Street Journal |
31 Jul 2017 |
Area south of the Atlas Mountains |
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World's great arid zone |
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3,000,000 or so square miles |
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