- Northern edge: approximately 23 degrees north latitude
- Southern edge: approximately 16 degrees north latitude
- Eastern edge: approximately 56 degrees east longitude
- Western edge: approximately 45 degrees east longitude
The Empty Quarter covers a total area of approximately 650,000 square kilometers (250,000 square miles), making it the world's largest sand desert. It is characterized by vast sand dunes, some of which can reach heights of over 200 meters. The region experiences extremely hot and dry conditions with limited rainfall, making it one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.