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Masirah Island | airport, military airbase, fishing area, ferry terminal, windsurfing, waterskiing

Oman / as-Sarqiyah / Bani Bu Hhassan /
 airport, military airbase, fishing area, island, ferry terminal, windsurfing, waterskiing
Massirah Island
Main town/village is called Ras Hilf (RAZ-HILLF)
Mostly a desert island with scattered palm trees. A sealed road encompasses the entire island, though there can be sand drifts and some water hazards in the monsoon season (Khareef)
Home to several thousand Omani Bedouin: www.earth-cultures.co.uk/destinations/oman/bedouin-of-o...
Active Royal Air Force of Oman Air Base (RAFO)
Active fishing industry
Tourism is always welcome
Many major banks with ATM's (keep small currency, as most smaller coffee shops and restaurant don't keep stocked cash)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masirah_Island
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   20°25'43"N   58°47'25"E

Comments

  • Editors
    polygon by Zeyad!
  • SilvanoR
    great job!