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Dahlak Subregion is a subregion in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea. It is the administrative subregion that covers the islands of the Dahlak Archipelago. The capital lies at Jimhil.
Dahlak | |
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| Country |  Eritrea |
| Region | Northern Red Sea |
| Capital | Jimhil |
| Area | |
• Total | 900 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (GMT +3) |
Overview
editDahlak Subregion consists of two large and 124 small islands. Only four of the islands are permanently inhabited, of which Dahlak Kebir is the largest and most populated. The islands are a home for diverse marine life and sea-birds, and attract some tourists.
The archipelago's inhabitants speak Dahlik. Some of the islands can be reached by boat from Massawa.
Other inhabited islands of the district, besides Dahlak Kebir are: Dhuladhiya, Dissei, Dehil (Dohul), Erwa, Harat, Hermil, Isra-Tu, Nahaleg (Nahleg), Nora (Norah) and Shumma, although only Dissei, Dehil and Nora are permanently inhabited.
Administrative Subdivision
editDhalak Subregion is administratively subdivided into eight villages: [1]
- Aranat
- Cumbeiba
- Debe'aluwa
- Jimhil
- Nokra
- Port Smyth
- Sahelia
- Sceic Abdo Raama
References Akrur Eritrea
edit- ^ "Jelal Y. Aberra: Eritrean Authority Personnel" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
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