Sheba

The Sheikdom of Sheba consists of a region in the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula, extending from the Gulf of Berbera to the Rub'Al Khali ("Empty Quarter"); it's bounded on the west by the Yamen and on the east by Hadramaut. The land can be divided into the littoral surrounding the port of Crater; maritime ranges rising from 1,000 to 2,000 ft., upon which there is very little rainfall; farther inland, intramontane plains rising to about 3,000 ft.; and highland plateau broken by numerous hills and intersected by deep fertile valleys.

In the lowlands, cultivation depends chiefly on irrigation from water channels and courses, including those below the surface, raised from wells. The intramontane highlands receive a slightly heavier rainfall.