Australia's Geography: Deserts and Mountains

Deserts

Australia is home to several major deserts:

Great Victoria Desert - Located in Western Australia and South Australia, it's the largest desert in Australia.
Simpson Desert - Located in central Australia, known for its red sand dunes.
Tanami Desert - Located in northern Australia, known for its remoteness and vastness.
Great Sandy Desert - Located in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, known for its dunes and spinifex grasslands.
Other smaller deserts include the Gibson Desert, Little Sandy Desert, and Strzelecki Desert.

Australia's mountain ranges are generally not as extensive as those on other continents:

Great Dividing Range - Running parallel to the east coast, it's the largest mountain range in Australia.
Snowy Mountains - Located in New South Wales and part of the Great Dividing Range, it's the highest mountain range in Australia.
Flinders Ranges - Located in South Australia, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich Aboriginal history.
Australian Alps - Located in southeastern Australia, including parts of Victoria, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory, known for skiing and alpine environments.