Where is the semi-desert region Karoo located?

The Karoo is a semi-desert natural region of South Africa. There is no exact definition of what constitutes the Karoo, and therefore its extent is also not precisely defined. The Karoo is partly defined by its topography, geology, and climate — above all, its low rainfall, arid air, cloudless skies, and extremes of heat and cold. The Karoo also hosted a well-preserved ecosystem hundreds of million years ago which is now represented by many fossils.

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George Oliver Prince

Kind of a coin flip between SA and Australia, don't know why, but I thought about an old film called "The Gods Must Be Crazy"

Ian Swindale

Living in South Africa as I do I would deserve to be shot had I got that wrong!! Karoo lamb is superb and highly recommended

Dawn Barela

It was 50/50 between Australia and South Africa for me. I got it wrong.

Helga U. Williams

I am usually pretty knowledgeable about Africa, but never heard of this desert. I thought maybe it is part of the Kalahari, but nothing like that just mentioned in the narrative. Certainly will have to google its exact location. Good question. Very short narrative though!