What are the main differences between the people of Sahara and Ladakh deserts?

Sahara Desert

Ladakh Desert

1. Rainfall: Rainfall in the Sahara region is very low. Rainfall in the Sahara desert is less than 30 cm.

2. Temperature: Temperature in the Sahara desert is very high, hot and dry winds used to blow in this area.

3. Availability of water: In general water is not available in abundance. The availability of rivers is not very good that is because scarcity of water is the major problem here.

4. Flora and fauna: In the Sahara desert Camel is the common animal which is also known as the ship of the desert. Jackal, Hyenas and wild foxes are the other most common species of animal.

5. People: The major tribes of the Sahara desert are Bedouins and Tharges. They are basically nomads and change their location in search of food.

1. Rainfall: Rainfall in the Sahara desert occurs due to the western disturbances. The moisture laden winds manage to enter into the Ladakh range from the various passes.

2. Temperature: The temperature is very low in the Ladakh desert because of its altitude from the sea level.

3. Availability of water: Melting of snow is the main source of water in the Ladakh desert. Normally water is not a big problem for the native people.

4. Flora and fauna: Very unique type of Flora and fauna found here. Yak is the common animal which is found in this type of climate only.

5. People: The major tribal groups of the region are Gujjars and Bakarwals. They are basically nomads who used to travel a long way for the rearing of their cattle.