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Jan Garanoz
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Oman / Dhofar /
Shalim
The wilayat of Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands lies in the east
of Dhofar, some 310km from Salalah. Past exports from this area
included dried fish, charcoal and frankincense which were traded
with Africa and India. There are a number of historical sites
in this district, many of them pre-Islamic. The Hallaniyat Islands
are a safe haven for migratory birds and the marine life from
the surrounding waters.
Many turtles
breed on the Hallaniyat Islands and there are large dolphin populations.
In Rahab, on the mainland, there is an experimental farm which
is cultivating certain grasses and edible fruits and vegetables.
If the project is successful, barren stretches of land in Oman
may be exploited agriculturally.
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