6 Highest Sand Dunes On Earth

6 Largest Sand Dunes On Earth

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Here are eight of the highest sand dunes in the world:

1. Badain Jaran Dunes, China

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2. Duna Federico Kirbus, Argentina

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3. Dune du Pilat, France

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4. Dune 7, Namibia

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5. Empty Quarter, Oman

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