Abu al Abyad
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Abu al Abyad is the largest of about 200 islands along the coast of the United Arab Emirates
. It is situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
. Its area is 306 square kilometres (118.1 sq mi). Settlements on the island include Al Jirab, Bu Lifiyat, and Jazirah.
The eastern section of the island is called Al Jirab (24°11′25"N 53°53′46"E), while the western section is called Muqayshiţ (24°11′20"N 53°45′08"E), and the western-most point of the island is known as Ra’s Muqayshiţ (24°10′04"N 53°37′24"E).
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. It is situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
. Its area is 306 square kilometres (118.1 sq mi). Settlements on the island include Al Jirab, Bu Lifiyat, and Jazirah.
The eastern section of the island is called Al Jirab (24°11′25"N 53°53′46"E), while the western section is called Muqayshiţ (24°11′20"N 53°45′08"E), and the western-most point of the island is known as Ra’s Muqayshiţ (24°10′04"N 53°37′24"E).