Abu al Abyad

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Geography

The island is situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Its area is Script error: No such module "convert".. Settlements on the island include Al Jirab, Bū Līfīyāt, and Jazirah.[1] The eastern section of the island is called Al Jirab (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".),[2] while the western section is called Muqaysiţ (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".), and the westernmost point of the island is known as Ra's Muqay (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[3]

Environment

The island has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports populations of western reef egrets, crab-plovers and Saunders's terns.[4]

References

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  1. GeoNames geographical database: Abū al Abyaḑ
  2. GeoNames geographical database: Al Jirab
  3. GeoNames geographical database: Muqay
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