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Antarctica Is Technically the World's Largest Desert
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Antarctica Is Technically the World's Largest Desert

A desert is defined by its low precipitation, not necessarily high temperatures. Antarctica receives less than 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) of precipitation annually, almost entirely as snow, making it the coldest and largest desert.

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https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/environment/weather/

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March 29, 2026
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