Why specifically does the Northern part of Africa have desert land? I’m assuming it’s on the same geographical level as other countries that have no desert at all?

Question

Why specifically does the Northern part of Africa have desert land? I’m assuming it’s on the same geographical level as other countries that have no desert at all?

In: Physics

Answer 1

You don’t have to assume you can look at a map. Most areas around the same latitude as northern Africa have similar climates, with exceptions being parts of Asia and the eastern United States, and some bits of Mexico. It’s essentially a giant open area of land without many rivers or any sources of water to make it lush.

Also I’m no expert but wind and ocean currents would be a big factor.