Preview on the demarcation process of the maritime border between Iraq and Kuwait by using GIS and satellite image (landsat8)‎

Abstract EN

The demarcation in general and maritime borders in particular is an important process between any two states to define their respective regional Borders and their economic resources.

This research is focused on the way in which demarcation took place between Iraq's maritime borders on the one hand and the Kuwaiti side on the other.

Through satellite technology (Landsat8) and GIS can be identified the area and how the demarcation was done.

The most important in addition, positive points of the demarcation have been explained.

It was given a full description of the importance of the economic zone and Highlighting Iraq's most important marine facilities.

More than one map of Iraq can be integrated and redesigned by GIS.

This work has been talking about the most important vital installations in the region (Iraqi port of Faw AL- Kabeer and Mubarak port of Kuwait) and put them in Comparison with the negative and positive aspects affecting on two sides.

In addition, the focus is on the most important economic and spatial Challenges for both ports.

Finally, effective ideas and solutions have been offered to reduce economic adversities between the two sides.