What region is MOST impacted by desertification?
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The region that is most impacted by desertification is the Sahel region of Africa. The Sahel, which stretches across several countries including Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea, is experiencing severe desertification due to a combination of factors including climate change, deforestation, overgrazing, and poor land management practices. The expanding desertification in this region has led to the degradation of arable land, loss of biodiversity, and displacement of many local communities who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods.