It is found in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula.
The well known garden extends over the greater part of the peninsula on which it lies.
Politically, the following countries are considered part of the peninsula:
A large part of the peninsula is a nature reserve.
It rains five inches a year or less in many parts of the peninsula.
The southern part of the peninsula has a hot, semi-arid climate.
Mountains up to 500 m cover the western and northern part of the peninsula.
A tropical storm watch was issued for part of the peninsula on August 8.
The major airport in Liberia is near the northern part of the peninsula.
In particular the eastern part of the peninsula suffered from floods.