Erg Chech

Erg Chech, sandy region of the Sahara in western Algeria and northern Mali. It consists largely of shifting dunes.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Laura Etheredge.
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Article Title: Erg Chech
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 21 October 2009
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Access Date: December 04, 2024