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Abu al Abyad (formerly Abu al Jirab) 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 sq mi). Settlements on the island include Al Jirab, Bu Lifiyat, and Jazirah.[1]
The eastern section of the island is called Al Jirab (24°11′25″N 53°53′46″E / 24.19028°N 53.89611°E),[2] while the western section is called Muqayshiţ (24°11′20″N 53°45′08″E / 24.18889°N 53.75222°E), and the western-most point of the island is known as Ra’s Muqayshiţ (24°10′04″N 53°37′24″E / 24.16778°N 53.62333°E).[3]
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Emirate of Abu Dhabi Cities and areas Abu al Abyad · Abu Dhabi · Al Ain · Al-Aryam Island · Al Mushrif · Bahrani Island · Dalma · Habshan · Khalifa City · Liwa Oasis · Marawah · Mussafah · Port Zayed · Ruwais · Sila · Sir Bani Yas · Yas IslandGovernment Culture Louvre Abu Dhabi · Guggenheim Abu Dhabi · Cultural Foundation · Qasr al-Hosn · Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center · Abu Dhabi Maritime Museum · Zayed Museum · Al Ain National Museum · Sheikh Zayed Palace MuseumTransport Development projects Lulu Island · Al Raha · Al Reem Island · Central Market Project · Marina Bay · Masdar City · Saadiyat IslandMiscellaneous Sister Cities Categories:- Islands of Abu Dhabi (emirate)
- United Arab Emirates geography stubs
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