Syrian Desert - Wikipedia
WEBThe Syrian Desert (Arabic: بادية الشام Bādiyat Ash-Shām), also known as the North Arabian Desert, [1] the Jordanian steppe, or the Badiya, [2] is a region of desert, semi-desert, and steppe, covering approx. 500,000 square kilometers (200,000 square miles) of West Asia, including parts of northern Saudi Arabia, eastern Jordan ...
Syrian Desert | Map & Facts | Britannica
WEBSyrian Desert, arid wasteland of southwestern Asia, extending northward from the Arabian Peninsula over much of northern Saudi Arabia, eastern Jordan, southern Syria, and western Iraq.
12 Things to know About the Desert in Syria
WEBBeing one of the biggest deserts in the world, the landscapes of the Syrian desert boast unique geological diversity. Here, you will find a captivating mix of ancient lava flows, golden sand dunes , unique rock formations, and salt flakes, …
Geography of Syria - Wikipedia
WEBMap of Syria. The area includes about 185,180 square kilometers of deserts, plains, and mountains. It is divided into a coastal zone—with a narrow, double mountain belt enclosing a depression in the west—and a much larger eastern plateau.
Harrat al-Sham - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ḥarrat al-Shām (Arabic: حَرَّة ٱلشَّام), [1] [nb 1] also known as the Black Desert, [2] is a region of rocky, basaltic desert straddling southern Syrian region and the northern Arabian Peninsula.
Where Does The Syrian Desert Lie? - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Damascus, the capital city of Syria and a UNESCO World Heritage Center, is located on an oasis in the Syrian Desert. The natural boundaries of the Syrian Desert are formed by the Euphrates River in the east, the Orontes Valley in the west, and the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the south.
19 Syrian Desert Facts
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Discover 19 intriguing facts about the Syrian Desert, including its unique ecosystem, climate, and historical significance. Uncover the secrets of this remarkable natural wonder.
Syrian Desert – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBJan 7, 2024 · The Syrian Desert, or Southeastern Desert, is a vast and sparsely populated region in southeastern Syria. It is the basin of the river Euphrates. It consists of the districts Ar-Raqqa (Arabic: الرقة), Al-Hassakeh (Arabic:الحسكة; Syrian Aramaic: ܓܨܪܛܐ; Kurdish: Hesiça), Deir az-Zur (Arabic: دير الزور) and parts of the ...
Syria | History, People, & Maps | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · The undulating plains occupying the rest of the country are known as the Syrian Desert. In general their elevation lies between 980 and 1,640 feet (300 and 500 metres); they are seldom less than 820 feet (250 metres) above sea level .
Syria - Climate, Deserts, Winds | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Syria - Climate, Deserts, Winds: In winter the prevailing winds blow from the east, the north, and the west. In summer the prevailing winds are either northerly or westerly. During the summer the coastal region is subject to westerly winds during the day and easterly ones at night.