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Umm al-Fayyārin is an island belonging to Oman located in Sea of Oman. It lies off the Musandam Peninsula.

Map of Umm al Fayarin

In Persian this island is called Kuh-e Khāg (کوه خاگ) which means egg mountain in reference to its popularity with sea birds in the nesting season. This name is given to the island by the people of Kumzar who live in this area.

Its Arabic name is also written as Faiyarin, Faiyārīn, Umm al Faiyarin, Umm al Faiyarin Island, Umm al Faiyārīn, Umm al Faiyārīn Island, Umm al Fayarin.

Its coordinates are 26°10'45" N and 56°32'49" E in DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) or 26.1792 and 56.5469 (in decimal degrees). Its UTM position is DP59 and its Joint Operation Graphics reference is NG40-06.

References

Umm al-Fayyarin Wikipedia


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