Much of Libya is located in the SAHARA Desert, a vast desert region that covers much of North Africa. The SAHARA is the largest hot desert in the world and covers an area of over 9 million square kilometers. Libya is located in the northern part of the SAHARA and is bordered by Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt. The SAHARA is home to a variety of wildlife, including camels, gazelles, and jackals. It is also home to some of the world's most extreme temperatures, with temperatures reaching up to 50°C during the day and dropping to below freezing at night.