Total Area
17,818 sq km
Land Area17,818 sq km
Climate Descriptiondry desert
intense hot summers short cool winters Arable Land Use0.84%
Irrigated Land100 sq km
Total Freshwater Withdrawal
0.44 cu km/yr
National Hazards Descriptionsudden cloudbursts are common from October to April and bring heavy rain which can damage roads and houses
sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year but are most common between March and August Total Labor Force2.304 million
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Water Area0 sq km
Terrain Descriptionflat
desert Permanent Crop Land Use 0.17%
Total Renewable Water Resources0.02 cu km
Per Person Freshwater Withdrawal
164 cu m/yr
Environmental Current Issueslimited natural freshwater resources some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water
air and water pollution desertification Percent of Labor in AgricultureNot Available
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Agricultural Products Description
Fish