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The Atacama desert is considered the driest region by virtue of __________ some parts have no rain.

Apart from __________ it is so dry, much of the land is also at high elevation.

It is surprising that over a million people are recorded as __________ settled there given __________ it is so arid.

Population centers developed in several areas despite __________ it is so inhospitable.

Teams of astronomers operate observatories in the desert due to __________ its skies are so clear.

Crops can now be grown owing to __________ farmers have developed irrigation systems.

Communities in northern Chile no longer import water into the region thanks to __________ they can now collect water from fog. Lives have improved.

A Canadian development team can be credited for __________ helped to develop this system.