Countries With No Rivers

Vatican City – Smallest, No Rivers

As the world`s smallest country, it has no space for a river. Water is imported or piped in.

Saudi Arabia – Desert Dominance

Despite its massive size, Saudi Arabia has no permanent rivers—just dry riverbeds called wadis.

Bahrain – Surrounded by Sea

This island nation has no rivers, relying on desalinated seawater and groundwater for its needs.

Kuwait – No Flowing Water

There are no rivers or lakes in Kuwait. All freshwater is imported or desalinated.

United Arab Emirates – Desert Terrain

The UAE lacks any permanent rivers. Its water comes from desalination and underground sources.

Qatar – Dry and Flat

Qatar has no rivers and depends on desalinated water to meet the daily needs of its growing population.

Maldives – Ocean Everywhere

A chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, Maldives has no rivers—its water supply is mostly from rain and desalination.