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Sarawat Mountains of Yemen are one of the most important geographical features of the Arabian Peninsula. It lies parallel to the Red Sea on the west coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The mountains stretch over a land of 2000 kilometers.
Sarawat Mountains at Yemen commence from the border of Jordan in the north to the Gulf of Aden in the south. It passes through Yemen and Saudi Arabia. This mountain range at Yemen is a part of the Arabian Shield.
Sarawat Mountains in Yemen are made up of volcanic rock. It is due to the high altitudes of this mountain range, that the interiors of Yemen remain dry through out the year. This is because when the moisture laden air from Red Sea rises up, they are not allowed to travel to the interiors because of the high peaks. Hence, the mountains receive the rain while the plains remain dry.
Yemen Sarawat Mountains are also a popular tourist destination in the Middle East. The mountain range is home to a rich wildlife including various species of birds, animals and flora. One can also practice some adventure sports such as mountaineering or rock climbing, hiking, trekking, etc during spring, winter or autumn when the weather is pleasant. One must avoid visiting Sarawat Mountains of Yemen during summer as the mountains remains hot.
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