GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Rub al-Khali
Rub al-Khali, the Empty Quarter, occupies a vast sand-covered region of southern Arabia. It spans parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE and Yemen.
Fast Facts
- It is a sand sea with extensive dunes and interdune surfaces.
- Saudi Arabia contains much of its area.
- It extends across several countries.
Connected lessons
- Rub al-KhaliMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- An Nafud DesertRelated places
- Dasht-e KavirRelated places
- Arabian SeaRelated places
- Dasht-e LutRelated places