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An Nafud Desert
An Nafud is a large sandy desert in northern Saudi Arabia. It lies north of the central Arabian interior and connects through the Ad Dahna sand belt toward the larger Rub al-Khali system.
Fast Facts
- Northern Saudi Arabia is its core location.
- Wind-shaped dunes include extensive reddish sand landscapes.
- Ad Dahna forms a long sandy connection toward central and southern Arabia.
Connected lessons
- An Nafud DesertMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Rub al-KhaliRelated places
- Persian GulfRelated places
- Red SeaRelated places