| A | B |
| Sahara | Africa |
| Gobi | Asia (China and Mongolia) |
| Syrian | Asia (Syria) |
| Empty Quarter | Asia (Saudi Arabia) |
| Great Basin | North America (US) |
| Kalahari | Africa (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) |
| Chihuahuan | North America (US/Mexico) |
| Patagonian | South America (Argentina and Chile) |
| Taklamakan | Asia (China) |
| Chihuahuan | North America (US/Mexico) |
| Karakum | Asia (Turkmenistan) |
| Kyzylkum | Asia (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) |
| Thar | Asia India and Pakistan) |
| Dashte Margo | Asia (Afghanistan) |
| Registan | Asia (Afghanistan) |
| Atacama | South America (Chile and Peru) |
| Mojave | North America (US) |
| Namibian | Africa (Angola and Namibia) |
| Columbia Basin | North America (US) |
| Dashte Kavir | Asia (Iran) |
| Daste Loot | Asia (Iran) |
| Great Victoria | Asia (Australia) |
| Gibson | Asia (Australia) |
| Great Sandy | Asia (Australia) |
| Largest desert in the world | Antarctica |