Assertion: desert's area | /r/CapableOf | represent significant expansion
Facets:
value: beyond its initial 1,500 sq mi
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Dubai is positioned at and covers an area of 1,588 sq mi (4,110 km2), which represents a significant expansion beyond its initial 1,500 sq mi (3,900 km2) designation due to land reclamation from the sea.[citation needed]