7 Nations That Have No Natural Rivers at All

Countries With No Rivers Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jun 30, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Vatican City – Smallest, No Rivers As the world`s smallest country, it has no space for a river. Water is imported or piped in. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Saudi Arabia – Desert Dominance Despite its massive size, Saudi Arabia has no permanent rivers—just dry riverbeds called wadis. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Bahrain – Surrounded by Sea This island nation has no rivers, relying on desalinated seawater and groundwater for its needs. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Kuwait – No Flowing Water There are no rivers or lakes in Kuwait. All freshwater is imported or desalinated. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

United Arab Emirates – Desert Terrain The UAE lacks any permanent rivers. Its water comes from desalination and underground sources. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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