Issaouane Erg

Issaouane Erg
Issaouane-N-Irarraren
Saharan topographic elements map, Issaouane Erg to the right of center
Issaouane Erg
Algeria
Floor elevation370–570 m (1,210–1,870 ft)
Length240 km (150 mi) (N - S)
Width250 km (160 mi) (W - E)
Area26,000 km2 (10,000 mi2)
Geology
TypeDunes
AgePleistocene
Geography
CountryAlgeria
StateWilaya Illizi
Borders onTassili n'Ajjer
Coordinates27°34′23″N 7°40′55″E / 27.57306°N 7.68194°E / 27.57306; 7.68194

The Issaouane Erg (also called Issaouane-N-Irarraren) is an erg (sand sea) in Algeria's portion of the Sahara desert, covering an area of approximately 26,000 km².