Thar Desert, Desert region in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan.
The Thar Desert extends across 200,000 square kilometers between the Sutlej River, Aravalli Range, Rann of Kutch, and Indus River.
The formation of this desert occurred between 4,000 and 10,000 years ago, creating a natural boundary between India and Pakistan.
Desert communities live in adobe houses across isolated settlements, maintaining traditional livestock herding and wool production practices.
Temperatures in the region reach 52.8 degrees Celsius during July, with annual rainfall between 127 and 254 millimeters during monsoon season.
The desert contains 23 lizard species, 25 snake species, and 141 bird species, including eagles, falcons, and endangered Indian gazelles.
Location: Rajasthan
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Elevation above the sea: 61 m
GPS coordinates: 26.98444,71.00167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:56
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