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Nubian Desert

geographical name

Nu·​bi·​an Desert ˈnü-bē-ən How to pronounce Nubian Desert (audio)
ˈnyü-
desert in northeastern Sudan between the Red Sea and the valley of the Nile River

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“Nubian Desert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nubian%20Desert. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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