🏜️ Dasht-Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran's central plateau
📋 Fast Facts
- Covers approximately 77,600 square kilometers, the 24th largest desert in the world
- Spans roughly 800 kilometers long by 320 kilometers wide across the Iranian Plateau
- Summer temperatures reach 50°C (122°F); winters drop below freezing at night
- Known for extensive salt flats, including Kavir-e Namak, which reflect water after rainfall
The Dasht-e Kavir, also known as the Kavir Desert or Great Salt Desert, is a vast arid landscape ...