This desert is known for its unique 'fairy circles', circular patches of barren land surrounded by vegetation, and it's home to the Welwitschia mirabilis, a plant that can live for over a thousand years. It also has the highest sand dunes in the world, reaching heights of over 300 meters.
- It borders the Atlantic Ocean.
- It is located in southwestern Africa.
- It's name comes from a local word meaning 'vast place'.
- It has extremely arid conditions.