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Mojave Desert
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Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Overview of the Mojave Desert
Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in this site in the southeast of California.
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- Type of place: national park.
- In English: Mojave National Preserve.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Annual visitors: 586,000 visitors (2016).
- Area: 6,243 km².
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- Website: https://www.nps.gov/moja
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