The Largest Deserts in the United States 2022 

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Largest Desert in the US 

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There are only four deserts in the United States.

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4. Mojave Desert 

Area: 47,877 mi² 

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Southwest Nevada and southeast California make up the Mojave Desert.  

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3. Sonoran Desert 

Area: 86,100 mi² 

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The Sonoran Desert spans parts of northwestern Mexico and the southwest United States. 

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2. Great Basin Desert 

Area: 190,000 mi² 

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Between the Sierra Nevada and Wasatch Mountain ranges, in the Great Basin, is where you'll find the Great Basin Desert. 

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1. Chihuahuan Desert 

Area: 200,000 mi² 

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The Chihuahuan desert, which is shared by Mexico and the United States, is the biggest desert in the continent.