Africa Atlantic Ocean Dry Gently Populated Mediterranean Sea Plains Tiny Island

Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Africa Atlantic Ocean Dry Gently Populated Mediterranean Sea Plains Tiny Island

Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi, Egypt

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.225 km²

Coastline: 2.666 km

Landform: Plains

47 / km²

UTC+02:00

Tree Cover: 64%

Sparse Vegetation

Egypt

Closest neighboring island: Jazīrat Tīrān

Welcome to Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi, a Dry island in the Mediterranean Sea – Eastern Basin, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi 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 Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Size: 0.225 km²
Coastline: 2.7 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Mediterranean Sea – Eastern Basin
Continent: Africa

Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi is a Tiny Island spanning 0.225 km² with a coastline of 2.7 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: 31.11236143 / Longitude: 33.13912426

Climate and weather of Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

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 Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: -1 m
Mean Elevation: -1 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 64%

The mean elevation is -1 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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. Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi has a tree cover of 64 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi. The nearest airport is El Arish International Airport, located 77 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi. The closest major port is BUR SAID (PORT SAID), approximately 94 km away.

The mean population of Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi is 47 per km². Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Egypt.

Continuing your journey, Jazīrat Tīrān is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Egypt is classified as Emerging region: G20: Group of Twenty – Major economies comprising both developed and emerging countries, representing the world’s largest economies. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi. 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.

Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Geography and size of Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Climate and weather of Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Topography and nature of Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

Infrastructure and Travelling to Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Gezîret Umm el-‘Anîshi

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