Patagonia covers southern Argentina, extending from 37° to 51° S. Region includes Tierra del Fuego, which is often included. Bounded by Andes, Colorado River, Atlantic Ocean, and Strait of Magellan
Extends from southern Oregon to northern Mexico, covering 500,000-730,000 square miles. Located between Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast ranges. Named after Stephen H. Long's 1820s expedition reportage
Deserts receive less than 10 inches of rain annually. Deserts can be stony, windblown, or have water-retaining plants. Hot, sandy deserts called ergs exist, including the Sahara. Even Antarctica can be considered a desert
Extends 2,000 km along Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and northwest South Africa. Contains world's second-largest sand dunes, some reaching 300 meters high. Annual precipitation ranges from 2mm to 200mm, making it southern Africa's only true desert. Experiences more than 180 days of thick fog annually along coast
Largest desert in Australia, covering 348,750 km² from Western to South Australia. First European explorer Ernest Giles crossed in 1875, naming it after Queen Victoria. Divided by rough tracks including Connie Sue and Anne Beadell Highways
Chile spans 756,096 sq.km between Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains. Country borders Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Drake Passage. Santiago is capital with 6.9 million inhabitants