Which country has no natural rivers

Written by: Desk Written by: Desk

Qatar is the only country with no natural rivers.

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This small, arid nation on the Arabian Peninsula lacks permanent freshwater river

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due to its desert climate and minimal rainfall,

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averaging just 75 millimeters annually.

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Its flat terrain and porous limestone bedrock prevent river formation

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as water quickly seeps underground. Instead, Qatar relies on desalination plants for water supply

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