Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island

Al Yāsāt as Suflá

Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island

Al Yāsāt as Suflá, United Arab Emirates

Added on 30 December 2023

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4.733 km²

Coastline: 13.761 km

Landform: Plains

37 / km²

UTC+04:00

Tree Cover: 42%

Sparse Vegetation

United Arab Emirates

Closest neighboring island: Al Yāsāt al ‘Ulyā

Welcome to Al Yāsāt as Suflá, a Dry island in the Persian Gulf, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Al Yāsāt as Suflá 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 Yāsāt as Suflá

Size: 4.733 km²
Coastline: 13.8 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Persian Gulf
Continent: Asia

Al Yāsāt as Suflá is a Small Island spanning 4.7 km² with a coastline of 13.8 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Arabia – A major tectonic plate covering the Arabian Peninsula and parts of the Middle East. The plate is primarily continental and known for its collision with the Eurasian Plate, leading to the uplift of the Zagros Mountains.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 24.18436027 / Longitude: 51.99534382

Climate and weather of Al Yāsāt as Suflá

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 Yāsāt as Suflá

Timezone: UTC+04:00
Timezone places: Asia/Dubai
Max. Elevation: 6 m
Mean Elevation: 4 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 42%

The mean elevation is 4 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 6 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 Yāsāt as Suflá has a tree cover of 42 %.

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 Yāsāt as Suflá

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Al Yāsāt as Suflá. The nearest airport is Delma Airport, located 50 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Al Yāsāt as Suflá. The closest major port is JABAL AZ ZANNAH/RUWAYS, approximately 77 km away.

The mean population of Al Yāsāt as Suflá is 37 per km². Al Yāsāt as Suflá is Gently Populated. The island belongs to United Arab Emirates.

Continuing your journey, Al Yāsāt al ‘Ulyā is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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United Arab Emirates 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 Yāsāt as Suflá

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Al Yāsāt as Suflá. 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.