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Physical Region & Climate
A flat, low-lying, desolate coastal plain; rolling dunes
that reach from the coast into the vastness of a
massive desert wasteland that blends into the Empty
Quarter (al-Rub al-Khali), the world's largest sand
desert; and a harsh mountain range shared with
Oman in the north and east. While some of these
mountains are barren, others, like the Jabal al-Akhdar,
are covered in flora. The top of Jabal Yibir, at 1,527
metres, is the UAE's highest point.

The UAE is located in the Arabian Peninsula's
northern desert region, which is noted for its scant and
erratic rainfall, high temperatures and humidity, and
lengthy periods of sunshine(Approximately eight hours
per day in the winter and eleven hours per day in the
summer). The UAE has a harsh desert climate, with
summers being hot and humid but cooler in higher
areas like the Hajar al-Gharbi Mountains. The hottest
months are July and August, when average maximum
temperatures on the coastal plain exceed 48°C.

Coast and Islands
The United Arab Emirates has two coasts. The
Persian Gulf one is 650 kilometres long, whereas the
Gulf of Oman one is 90 kilometres long. The seashore
is mostly made up of salt pans that extend pretty far
inland. The UAE contains a variety of islands, coral
reefs, and shoals beyond the shore and out into the
sea.

Mountains
The UAE, on the other hand, has much more to offer
than sand dunes. The Al Hajar al Gharbi mountain
range is located in the country's north-east corner.
The Jabal Yibir, at 1,537 metres, is the highest point.

Oasis
Due to the severe heat and minimal rainfall, life in the
desert is scant. Oasis, on the other hand, provide
habitat for plants and animals.
The Al Liwa Oasis and the Al Buraimi Oasis are both
large enough for habitation.

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