Most of the hot deserts on the earth are found in which region? – InterviewSolution

1.	Most of the hot deserts on the earth are found in which region?
Answer» Most of the hot deserts on the earth are found in the mid latitudinal high pressure belt ie; between 25° to 30° parallels in both hemispheres.

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