Siniyah Island
Island in the United Arab Emirates / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Siniyah Island (Jazīrat as Sīnīyah, Arabic: جزيرة السينية) is a natural island situated off the coast of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the site of the oldest pearl fishing town in the Persian Gulf, as well as of an Eastern Christian Monastery and Bishop's Palace. The island's name means 'flashing lights', thought to be a reference to the harsh sunlight of the area.[1]
Quick Facts Native name: جزيرة السينية (Arabic), Geography ...
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Location | Persian Gulf |
Coordinates | 25°36′53″N 55°38′4″E |
Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
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Emirate | Umm Al Quwain |
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