Tukuk-OS🏛️ Al-Ahsa Oasis
Saudi Arabia · Asia · Cultural · 26.00°N, 44.00°E
Al-Ahsa Oasis, also known as al-Ḥasāʾ (الْحَسَا) or Hajar (هَجَر), is an oasis and historical region in eastern Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahsa Governorate, which makes up much of the country's Eastern Province, is named after it. The oasis is located about 60 km inland from the coast of the Persian Gulf. Al-Ahsa Oasis comprises four main cities and 22 villages. The cities include Al-Mubarraz and Al-Hofuf, two of the largest cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Quick facts
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| List type | 🏛️ Cultural heritage site |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 26.00°N, 44.00°E · view on map |
Al-Ahsa Oasis is a cultural World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Al-Ahsa Oasis was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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