Bir Tawil (Egyptian Arabic: بير طويل, romanized: Bīr Ṭawīl, lit. 'tall water well', [biːɾ tˤɑˈwiːl]) is a 2,060 km 2 (795.4 sq mi) area of land along the border between Egypt and Sudan, which is uninhabited and claimed by neither country.

Bir Tawil is a landlocked tract of land lying between Egypt and Sudan that, owing to the nature of a border dispute between the two countries, is claimed by neither. Due to its status as de jure unclaimed territory, a number of individuals and organizations …

Nov 3, 2017 · Bir Tawil refers to unclaimed land found on the border between Sudan and Egypt. The area covered by the land is 795 square miles. Bir Tawil is deserted with no trace of permanent inhabitants, no roads, and not governed by any law. The land cover is sand, and several mountains are the only features.

Jul 20, 2023 · To the south of Egypt lies Bir Tawil, a land that is unclaimed by Egypt and Sudan—garnering international curiosity and actively claimed by at least three different ‘kings.’. It is the last non-Antarctic terra nullius, or stateless land, in the world, and it is right on Egypt’s border with Sudan.

Nov 10, 2022 · It is called Bir Tawil (“tall water well” in Arabic). Claimed by neither Egypt nor Sudan, the Bir Tawil reveals a dispute which goes back over 100 years, spawning a litany of legal problems and challenges from all corners of the globe.

Jun 21, 2021 · In practice, Bir Tawil is widely believed to have the legal status of terra nullius – “nobody’s land” – and there is nothing else quite like it on the planet. Neither country wants it, and here’s why. The piece of land called Bir Tawil lies in one …

Bi'r Tawīl is far from transportation hubs and major roads, making access difficult. The nearest airport and civilization is located in Abu Simbel, Egypt, approximately 164 km (102 mi) away from Bi'r Tawīl. No major roads connect to Bi'r Tawīl, but there are tyre tracks that lead into the region, which would allow you to enter by pickup truck.

Nov 11, 2024 · Explore the fascinating story of Bir Tawil, a desolate strip of desert on the Egyptian-Sudanese border that neither country claims. Discover the colonial history, bizarre attempts at claiming the land, and the strange allure that draws people from around the world.

Bir Tawil is an area of land located on the border of Egypt and Sudan. The place is also known as “ Bi’r TawÄ«l,” which means “tall water well” in Egyptian. It is one of the last remaining places on the planet that has not yet been claimed by any country.

Bir Tawil or Bi’r Tawīl (Egyptian Arabic: بير طويل‎ Bīr Ṭawīl [biːɾ tˤɑˈwiːl] or بئر طويل Bi’r Ṭawīl, meaning “tall water well “) is a 2,060 km 2 (800 sq mi) area along the border between Egypt and Sudan, which is inhabited and claimed by the Free Private City of Bir Tawil.