I am a desert known for its unique and ancient plant life, including the welwitschia and quiver trees. My temperatures can be extreme, fluctuating wildly between day and night, and my landscape is characterized by rocky mountains, gravel plains, and sand dunes.

1. I am located in southwestern Africa.
2. I am considered one of the oldest deserts in the world.
3. My name is derived from a word meaning 'vast place'.
4. I am home to a variety of endemic species, including the desert-adapted elephant.