Sahara is not the world's largest desert, but Antarctica?

Though covered mostly in ice the Antarctica is hard to believe as getting very little snowfall.

Have you ever heard about the fact that the world's largest desert is not the Sahara, but Antarctica? Here's what you need to learn;

Antarctica is a cold desert, unlike the hot Sahara desert or any other hot desert.

Antarctica has an area of approximately 14.2 million square kilometres. This makes it larger than both Europe and Australia combined.

Antarctica is also called "White Continent", it is Earth's southernmost continent. The fifth-largest continent, covering an area of about 14 or 14.2 million square kilometres (which is about 5.4 million square miles), larger than Europe.

Temperatures in Antarctica can plummet to -90°C (-128°F), making it the coldest place on Earth. Humans cannot make it a habitat, due to its harsh weather conditions, It's a desert but is home to a vast marine life ecosystem.

Whales, Seals, Penguins, Krill, seabirds, fish, are some of the Marine life that thrives in the harsh climate of Antarctica.

About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice, which averages 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) in thickness. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, with temperatures reaching as low as -89.2°C (-128.6°F).

A desert is defined by its lack of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.) A desert can be a an area which receives less than 250 millimeters (10 inches) of precipitation per year.

The precipitation Levels of Antarctica is an average of only about 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) annually. Primarily in the form of snowfall.

Some interior parts of Antarctica receive even less, making it one of the driest places on Earth. The cold temperatures in Antarctica prevent the air from holding much moisture, leading to very low humidity and minimal precipitation. The Antarctic Plateau, a high ice-covered region in the interior of the continent, is particularly dry.

The key difference between the Sahara desert and Antarctica is that its a cold desert, whereas Sahara is a hot desert. Both of these places are driest on the earth with little precipitation.

While access to Antarctica is limited, it has become a destination for adventurous travelers. Tours typically involve guided expeditions, cruises, and sometimes opportunities for scientific involvement.