Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá, Saudi Arabia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.974 km²

Coastline: 4.589 km

Landform: Plains

UTC+02:00

Tree Cover: 47%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Jazīrat Jiftūn al Kabīr

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

Size: 0.974 km²
Coastline: 4.6 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Africa

Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá is a Tiny Island spanning 0.974 km² with a coastline of 4.6 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: 27.16339464 / Longitude: 33.87039381

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

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 Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: 4 m
Mean Elevation: 0 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 47%

The mean elevation is 0 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 4 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. Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá has a tree cover of 47 %.

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 Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá. The nearest airport is Hurghada International Airport, located 8 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá. The closest major port is EL GHARDAQA, approximately 6 km away.

The mean population of Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá is 0 per km². Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

Continuing your journey, Jazīrat Jiftūn al Kabīr is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Saudi Arabia 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 Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá. 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 Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Geography and size of Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Topography and nature of Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīrat Umm Ajāwīsh al Kubrá

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