Arabian Peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula is a large peninsula in Southwest Asia bounded by the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean, known for its deserts, oil-rich states, and strategic maritime role.
Internal
Defines the main internal geographic regions and landforms of the Arabian Peninsula.
Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali)
The Empty Quarter or Rub' al Khali is the world's largest continuous sandy desert, spanning much of southeastern Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Yemen.
Levantine Coastal Basin
The Levantine Coastal Basin includes the eastern Mediterranean coastal plains of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, rich in history and modern culture.
Yemeni Highlands
The Yemeni Highlands are a mountainous region with terraced agriculture, historic towns like Sana'a, and dramatic landscapes.
Bordering
Lists the bodies of water that enclose or border the Arabian Peninsula.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is a narrow seawater inlet that separates the Arabian Peninsula from northeastern Africa, vital for maritime trade and coral reefs.
Gulf of Arabian
The Gulf of Arabian is a deep marginal sea of the Indian Ocean lying between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, connected to the Arabian Gulf through narrow straits.
Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf
The Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf is a mediterranean sea in Western Asia, crucial for regional geopolitics, oil exports, and coastal cities.
Regions
Situates the Arabian Peninsula within broader geographic and political regions.
Northwestern Arabia
The Northwestern Arabia includes parts of Jordan, northwest Saudi Arabia, and Sinai, historically linked by trade routes and shared cultures.
Central Arabian Plateau
The Central Arabian Plateau spans much of Saudi Arabia and Oman, characterized by high sand dunes, alkali flats, and historic caravan routes.
Eastern Arabia
The Eastern Arabia features the coastal plains and offshore islands of UAE and eastern Saudi Arabia, with strategic straits and petroleum development.