Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb (Arabic: جزيرة الاكعاب, romanized: jazīrat-al-aki‘āb, "Heels Island") is an island in Umm Al Quwain, an emirate of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of seven islands located in the emirate, and people visit it to engage in a variety of activities such as birdwatching, camping, diving, snorkeling and other recreational ventures.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°32′45″N 55°35′00″E / 25.54583°N 55.58333°E |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Location
editUmm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.
Open Location code: 7HQQGHWM+78
About the island
editLiterally translating to, "Heels Island", Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb (جزيرة الاكعاب) is an island located in the capital and largest city of the small emirate of Umm Al Quwain, one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. It sits near the localities Zawr (زور) and Minţaqat al ‘Ahd (منطقة العهد). The island, like the others in this emirate, is separated by a series of creeks. People visit Umm Al Quwain and its islands to engage in recreational and nature-filled activities, and as one of its seven islands, Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb is a popular spot for fishing, picnics and camping. It is surrounded by mangroves and is home to a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching. The water around the island is also a popular destination for diving and snorkeling, and is teeming with marine life.[1][2]
Geographic coordinates
editThe landform has a latitude of 25.54569° or 25° 32’ 45” north, and a longitude of 55.58337° or 55° 35’ 0” east. Its elevation is 5 meters above sea level (16 feet).[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jazīrat al Aki'āb island, Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates". ae.geoview.info. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Umm Al Quwain Tourist Guide , UAE Tourist Guide , UAE Tourism". Holiday Travel India Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Jazīrat al Aki'āb". Mindat.
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