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  1. Patagonian Desert - Wikipedia

    The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square …

  2. Patagonia | Map, History, Population, Animals, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 14, 2025 · Patagonia, semiarid scrub plateau that covers nearly all of the southern portion of mainland Argentina. With an area of about 260,000 square miles (673,000 square kilometres), …

  3. Patagonian Desert [Deserts of the World]

    The Patagonian Desert is a cold, dry and windy desert. Most of the region lies in the rain shadow of the Andes, where moist Pacific air drops its rain and snow on the western slopes before …

  4. 15 fascinating facts about the Patagonian Desert

    The Patagonian Desert, known as the Desierto Patagónico in Spanish, is the largest sandy landscape in Argentina and one of the largest deserts in South America.

  5. The Patagonian Steppe: Life in the Rain Shadow - LAC Geo

    May 25, 2025 · Stretching across nearly 700,000 square kilometers (270,000 square miles) of southern South America, the Patagonian Steppe represents one of the world's most extensive …

  6. The Patagonian Desert - A-Z Animals

    Sep 26, 2022 · Within this large area is the Patagonian Desert, an arid part of South America. While it may not receive much rainfall, it is still home to plenty of interesting plants and animals …

  7. 20 Patagonian Desert Facts

    Jan 15, 2024 · The Patagonian Desert, renowned as the largest desert in Argentina, encompasses a sprawling expanse of over 670,000 square kilometers. This arid region, …

  8. Patagonia - Wikipedia

    Patagonia (Spanish pronunciation: [pataˈɣonja]) is a geographical region in southern South America that spans parts of Argentina and Chile. It includes the southern portion of the Andes …

  9. Patagonian Desert Facts for Kids

    Astronaut photography of the Patagonian Desert (most of the view) contrasted with the Limay River, seen flowing eastward from the Andes. The Patagonian Desert, also called the …

  10. Patagonian Desert Explained

    The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the eighth-largest desert in the world by area, occupying approx. 673,000 square …