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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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