Last Updated on February 3, 2024

卡拉哈里沙漠是一个巨大的沙盆地,从奥兰治河一直延伸到安哥拉, 西至纳米比亚,东至津巴布韦.

喀拉哈里沙漠面积超过 900,000 平方公里. 卡拉哈里大片地区被红沙覆盖,没有任何永久性地表水. 风塑造了沙脊, 这是喀拉哈里沙漠中一些非常典型的景点.

据专家介绍,沙漠的形成是因为来自本格拉地区的寒流, 将水蒸气从南非带入大陆, 主要通过这个地区.

冷凝导致热气团到达,形成沙漠的干燥水平. 名字来源于这个词 加拉加迪 在茨瓦纳语中,意思是“极度渴望”.

卡拉哈里沙漠, 非洲南部
卡拉哈里沙漠

气候

茨瓦纳语中的卡拉哈里名字 大致翻译为“极度口渴”或“没有水的地方”, 这是一个炎热的气候, 当然, 但比普通沙漠多雨.

的气候 卡拉哈里沙漠在夏季经历了一些非常高的温度 该地区有少量降雨.

这片沙漠 comes to full life in the rainy season, 有草地,低刺灌木和森林,周围有很多野生动物.

由于沙漠某些地区的降雨放牧和一些农业活动也发生.

人口

The population of the Kalahari region is comprised primarily of two distinct groups: the San and the Khoikhoi. The San people are known for their nomadic way of life, wherein they travel from place to place in search of food and resources. 另一方面, the Khoikhoi people are a mixture of hunters and farmers, who tend to stay in one place for longer periods of time.

In addition to these two groups, the area has also seen an influx of Tswana and Herero herders, who bring their own unique cultures and traditions to the region. 全面的, the population of the Kalahari is diverse and dynamic, reflecting the many different ways that humans can thrive in this challenging environment.

国家公园

The Kalahari Desert is not just an arid wasteland, but rather a rich and vibrant ecosystem that supports a wide variety of wildlife. 实际上, it is one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in all of Africa, and is home to countless species of animals and birds.

From majestic lions and leopards, to nimble antelope and gazelles, the Kalahari is a veritable paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. And with the establishment of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this stunning region has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a unique conservation area that spans the border between South Africa and Botswana. It is the result of a merger between two national parks: the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana. Together, these parks form one of the largest game reserves in all of Africa, and provide a safe haven for the animals and birds that call the Kalahari home.

沙漠旅行: 苏丝斯黎旅馆, 六带, 纳米比亚
索苏弗莱旅馆, 卡拉哈里沙漠


Facts about the Kalahari Desert

  • The Kalahari Desert is not a true desert, as it receives more rainfall than most deserts. 反而, it is classified as a semi-arid region.
  • The Kalahari Desert is known for its red sand dunes, which are made up of iron oxide-rich sand that gives them their distinctive color. These dunes are some of the highest in the world, reaching heights of up to 300 米.
  • Despite being a harsh and seemingly inhospitable place, the Kalahari Desert is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem, and is an important habitat for many species of plants and animals.
  • The Kalahari Desert is home to a number of unique plant species, including the baobab tree, which can store up to 120,000 liters of water and has a lifespan of up to 3,000 年.
  • The Kalahari Desert is home to a variety of wildlife, including predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, as well as herbivores like antelopes, 长颈鹿, and elephants.

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