The French tested their first nuclear bomb in the Grand Erg of this region, which is bordered by the Sahel to the south.
The Tanezrouft region lies in this location, which also contains the Tassili n'Ajjer. The lowest point in this region is the Qattara Depression, and it also contains the Tibesti and Ahaggar mountain ranges. This region contains an extinct volcano known as Mount Koussi, and the sirocco winds originate in this location. The French tested their first nuclear bomb in the Grand Erg of this region, which is bordered by the Sahel to the south. For 10 points, name this largest North African desert, which contains the Nile River.
The Tanezrouft region lies in this location, which also contains the Tassili n'Ajjer.
Sahara Desert