Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Al Qibliyah

Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Al Qibliyah, Oman

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.127 km²

Coastline: 9.173 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+04:00

Tree Cover: 48%

Sparse Vegetation

Oman

Closest neighboring island: Al Hallaniyah

Welcome to Al Qibliyah, a Dry island in the Arabian Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Al Qibliyah unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Al Qibliyah

Size: 3.127 km²
Coastline: 9.2 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Arabian Sea
Continent: Asia

Al Qibliyah is a Small Island spanning 3.1 km² with a coastline of 9.2 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Africa – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, covering the African continent and parts of the surrounding oceans, known for its stability with some active rift zones.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 17.50027211 / Longitude: 56.33961171

Climate and weather of Al Qibliyah

Climate Zone: Dry
Climate Details: Hot Deserts Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Dominated by extremely hot temperatures, this climate is marked by minimal rainfall and barren landscapes. Nights often experience drastic temperature drops.

Topography and nature of Al Qibliyah

Timezone: UTC+04:00
Timezone places: Asia/Dubai
Max. Elevation: 48 m
Mean Elevation: 28 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 48%

The mean elevation is 28 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 48 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Al Qibliyah has a tree cover of 48 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Al Qibliyah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Al Qibliyah. The nearest airport is Salalah Airport, located 253 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Al Qibliyah. The closest major port is MINA RAYSUT, approximately 264 km away.

The mean population of Al Qibliyah is 1 per km². Al Qibliyah is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Oman.

Continuing your journey, Al Hallaniyah is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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With the first cast to the first light at Al-Qibliyah, I let the Hammerhead D-Cup in pink fly. The lure hit the water and with 2 pop, ...

Oman is classified as Developing region: Regions characterized by lower income levels, with economies in the process of industrialization and modernization. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Al Qibliyah

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Al Qibliyah. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.