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World's top 10 deserts

New Delhi: Almost a third of Earth's land surface is occupied by desert, most of it icy or rocky rather than covered with sand dunes. And a substantial percentage of it supports animal and plant

PTI Published : Mar 18, 2013 20:07 IST, Updated : Oct 20, 2013 7:25 IST
4. Wadi Rum



This desert located in Jordan is claimed by many to be one of the most beautiful and un spoilt deserts in the world. 



The desert is covered with huge sandstone mountains and granite rocks giving one breath taking views of 1700 meters of large rocks and canyons in depth.

Here too one finds evidences of ancient people having lived in the desert caves and in fact there are still some tribes who still live in the desert.   

The Wadi Rum now is a protected area in order to safeguard its natural beauty.

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