Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Suyūl

Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Suyūl, Saudi Arabia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.942 km²

Coastline: 6.083 km

Landform: Plains

UTC+02:00

Tree Cover: 36%

Shrubland

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Mashabi

Welcome to Jazīrat Suyūl, a Dry island in the Red Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Jazīrat Suyūl 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 Jazīrat Suyūl

Size: 0.942 km²
Coastline: 6.1 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Africa

Jazīrat Suyūl is a Tiny Island spanning 0.942 km² with a coastline of 6.1 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: 24.38784053 / Longitude: 35.38278185

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Suyūl

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 Jazīrat Suyūl

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: -2 m
Mean Elevation: -5 m
Vegetation: Shrubland
Tree Coverage: 36%

The mean elevation is -5 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: Shrubland
Dominated by shrubs and small bushes, these areas are typical in dry, rocky, or sandy environments, as well as in regions with poor soil fertility. Jazīrat Suyūl has a tree cover of 36 %.

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 Jazīrat Suyūl

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Jazīrat Suyūl. The nearest airport is Marsa Alam International Airport, located 156 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Jazīrat Suyūl. The closest major port is AL QUSAYR, approximately 225 km away.

The mean population of Jazīrat Suyūl is 0 per km². Jazīrat Suyūl is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

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

Qulaan Island coral reefs

Egyptian name: Jazirat Suyul 24°22'44.06"N 35°22'54.05"E.

Qulaan Island coral reefs

Egyptian name: Jazirat Suyul 24°22'44.06"N 35°22'54.05"E.

Coral reefs around Marsa Alam, Egypt

Jazirat Suyul, Marsa Mubarak with Clownfish, Turtles and a Dugong. ...

Saudi Arabia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīrat Suyūl

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Jazīrat Suyūl. 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.

Jazīrat Suyūl

Geography and size of Jazīrat Suyūl

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Suyūl

Topography and nature of Jazīrat Suyūl

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazīrat Suyūl

Qulaan Island coral reefs

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīrat Suyūl

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