The Thar Desert in India

A camel herder looks out across the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India. Photo by Chris Raven

The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, covers more than 77,000 square miles (200,000 sq. km), forming a natural border between India and Pakistan.

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