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World's Largest Desert

按少雨定义,南极冰盖是世界最大沙漠,面积约1400万平方公里。

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按少雨定义,南极冰盖是世界最大沙漠,面积约1400万平方公里。

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about 14,000,000 km²

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  1. 2011about 14,000,000 km²Antarctic Ice SheetAntarcticaCurrent Record

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