The Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate

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A BU D HABI E MIRATE G EOGRAPHIC I NHERITANCE

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Umm al-Qaiwain

A r a b i a n G u l f

The UAE covers approximately 82,820 km 2 and is bordered to the north by the Arabian Gulf, to the east by Oman, and to the south and west by Saudi Arabia. Abu Dhabi, with a total area of approximately 66,900 km 2 , is the largest of the seven emirates. The terrain primarily consists of vast deserts with rolling sandy plains and dunes rising as high as 150 metres

near Liwa. Alluvial plains and the isolated mountain habitat at Jebel Hafit in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi define the inner limits of the extensive coastal zone of the Emirate. Offshore, Abu Dhabi’s numerous islands have a distinct ecology and provide critical habitat for a variety of native and migratory species that thrive in relatively undisturbed conditions.

Ajman

Sharjah

Qatar

Dubai

Sir Abu Nu'air (Sharjah)

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Taweela

Shwaib

Al Faq

Samha

Mkasib

Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve

Al Hayer

Qaffay

Abu Dhabi

Shahama

Dalma

Al Yasat MPA

Muhayyimat

Sweihan

Ghaghah

Musaffah

Bul Syayeef

Sir Bani Yas

Bani Yas

Marawah

Yahir

Al Ain

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

Jebel Dhanna

Al-Sulaimat

Bu Samra

As Sad

Al Khatim

Remah

Abu al-Abyadh

Al Khazna

Ghuwaifat

Ruwais

Mirfa

Al Hamra

Az Zahir

Sila'a

Tarif

Mezyed

Houbara Protected Area

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Abu Dhabi Western Region

Al Arad

Ghayathi

Habshan

Al Ain Abu Dhabi

Bid al-Mutawa

Madinat Zayed

Al Wijan

Bu Hasa

Al Bida'a

Al Qua'a

Arabian Oryx Protected Area

Al Ramla

Oman

Towns

Large/Medium Towns Small Towns

Shah

Mouzaira'a

Khannur

Al Delfawiyah

Administrative Boundaries

Liwa

Regions

Roads

Qiesah

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Aradah

Dual Carriageway Single Carriageway/Graded

Hamim

Protected Areas Marine Terrestrial Special Conservation Areas

Al Ain Western Region

Umm Az-Zumul

Saudi Arabia

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