The Namib Desert in Africa is the oldest desert in the world, having existed for at least 55 million years.
Why it is true
Its ancient dunes and extreme aridity make it one of the least hospitable places on Earth, yet it is home to uniquely adapted plants and animals.
Source: Geography
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