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Thar Desert

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Thar : The Great Indian Desert

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Thar: The Secret Lives of a Harsh Desert

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Earth from Space: Thar Desert

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Why Lord Ram Created Thar Desert in Rajasthan?

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Thar Desert, 400 feet deep water well.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 18th largest desert, and the world's 9th largest subtropical desert.