Farasan (city)

Farasan (Arabic: فرسان‎) is the largest town of the Farasan Islands, in the Red Sea. Islands are a part of the Jizan Province, far south-western part of Saudi Arabia. It is located on the Farasan Island at around 16°42′8″N 42°7′6″E / 16.70222°N 42.11833°E / 16.70222; 42.11833.

External links

Farasan Islands Website
Photo of Farasan Island's antiquities
Photo of Farasan Island's antiquities
Photo of the beach on the Farasan Island
Saudi Aramco World: Dreaming of Farasan
Protected Areas in the Arab World
Farasan Island, a diver's paradise, Splendid Arabia: A travel site with photos and routes

Jizan Region

Capital: Jizan

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