Question

Why is the sahara desert such an important feature of the geography of north africa. If you answer, you will get a lot of points.... : )

Answer 1

The Sahara desert is important for a multiple of reasons. One is that although it is a desert, there are many fertile areas of land making it great for farming and supporting life. It also acts as a natural barrier in between north and south Africa, which was able to impact trade with the South, slowing down innovation on both sides.

Answer 2

The huge widespread span and a few other unique qualities of the Sahara desert make it an important feature of the geography of northern Africa.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Sahara desert is the largest desert in the world. It hosts a plethora of indigenous animals and birds rarely found anywhere else in the world.

• Some of these animal species are nocturnal which are known for their habit of making best use of coolest night hours in the desert.

• Plant species like cactus species of various kinds are seen thriving in the vast desert.

• The concentration of salt in the Sahara desert is the least. That quality alone makes it the best desert for the survival of desert plants.