That leaves out quite a significant number of countries without one.
In the past we have seen more than a couple ofsuchexampleshere at Amusing Planet.
So today, we are going to find out some more.
Here are some of most notable pseudo-deserts around the world.
The family had some poor farming practices.
The initial exposed small patch of sand gradually spread and overtook the entire farm.
Eventually, the Tuttles had to abandon the land in 1919.
Osoyoos Lake is the warmest fresh water lake in Canada, and in winter it never completely freezes over.
It measures approximately 1 square mile (2.6 km2), or 640 acres.
When the lakes dried, the dunes were left behind.
Today, sand comes mainly from nearby Bennett Lake, carried by wind.
Tourist groups also use the area for off-road scenic tours, which is allowed on the fine-grained dunes.
Other summer activities include hiking and all-terrain vehicles.
In the winter, the area is used mainly for cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
Bledow Desert
Bedow Desert is located between Bedow and the village of Klucze in Poland.
Yet, it is only one-fifth the size it was back in the 1950s.
The sands were so large that visitors reported seeing mirages and sandstorms here.
The massive deforestation exposed the sands which now cover the region.
This sand area used to be covered with plants and vegetation which prevented the sands from spreading.
Soon the animals had ate up all the grass exposing the sand underneath.
Because of wind erosion, the unrestrained sands began to take over new territories and the desert quickly spread.
Sandstorms are known to occur in these regions.
This bare and almost plant-less region has been called the Accona desert since the Middle Ages.
The vegetation is low and sparse, consisting of mainly tussock and snow grasses.
The climate here is harsh particularly during winter, characterized by heavy snowfalls and ground frosts.
