Thar Desert in India Map

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Category	Geography

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The Thar Desert ranks as the 17th largest desert globally and is recognized as the 9th largest subtropical desert. Approximately 85 percent of this desert is situated in India, while the remaining 15 percent is found in Pakistan. Within India, over 60 percent of the Thar Desert is located in the state of Rajasthan, from which it extends into the states of Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. In Pakistan, it occupies areas in the provinces of Sindh and Punjab.

The accompanying map depicts the Thar Desert, also referred to as the Great Indian Desert. This map illustrates a vast and arid region in the northwestern section of the Indian subcontinent, covering an area of 200,000 square kilometers and serving as a natural border between India and Pakistan.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Rajasthan Desert, is the largest desert in India, occupying about 70% of Rajasthan’s total land area. Consequently, it is often referred to as the “Desert State of India.” The Thar Desert includes the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur.