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The Sahara was once a "Green Paradise." Around 11,000 years ago, it featured lush forests, grassy plains, lakes, and rivers. Sahara
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The desert's name is derived from the Arabic word ṣaḥrāʾ , which simply means "desert". It stretches across 11 North African countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Sudan. 000 years ago