- Shinas
Shinas (شناص in Arabic), population 43,312 as of
2005 [http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=1116711798&men=gcis&lng=en&gln=xx&dat=32&geo=-166&srt=npan&col=aohdq] , is a coastaltown in northernOman , near the border between Oman andUnited Arab Emirates .Shinas has an , and a distinctive collection of traditional buildings. The coastline is distinctive for the terrain that gets covered by waves in the morning and remains bare by the afternoon. The port of Shinas has
dhow s that are still operated and generate profits fromfishing and exporting freshseafood to the neighbouringDubai for restaurant use.The town has a
mountain ous terrain, like much of Oman. The locals, often referred to assand people , tend to prefer living in the desert, as far away from water and sanity as possible. An excellent example (geographically) is the country's capital,Muscat .See also
*
Sultanate of Oman
*Muscat, Oman External links
* [http://www.shinas.gov.om Omani web site]
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