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The average amount of rainfall stands at about 24 mm. Winds

mainly blow from the north and the northwest gusting at an

average.

Flora and Fauna paragon of wildlife.

In spite of the low amounts and frequencies of rainfall, the usual

desert growth of perennials and grasses is found.

The Eastern Desert receives spares rainfall, which supports a

varied vegetation that includes tamariskaccacia and markh (a

leafless, thorn less tree with bare branches and slendertwigs) as

well as great variety of thorny shrub, small succulent, and

romantic herbs.

Date and doum palms,both cultivated and sub spontaneous are

found in the Oasis. Desert animals include dorcas gazelle , the

miniature desert fox , the mountain goat ibex , the Egyptian hare

and two kinds of jerboa( a mouse- like rodent with long hind legs

for jumping)the Egyptian jackal and still exists.

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