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In which South American country is the Atacama Desert, one of Earth's driest regions, primarily located?
Answer
Chile
The Atacama Desert lies primarily in northern Chile, stretching along the Pacific coast. Some parts of the desert have recorded no measurable rainfall for centuries, making it the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
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The Atacama Desert hasn't seen measurable rainfall in some regions for over 400 years, making it Earth's driest inhabited place.
Other options people guess
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Argentina
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- desert
- south-america
- chile
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