Shinas
For the ferry, see Shinas (ferry).
For the singer/actress, see Sofia Shinas.
| Shinas | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Shinas Location in Oman | |
| Coordinates: 24°45′N 56°28′E / 24.750°N 56.467°E | |
| Country |
 Oman |
| Region | Al Batinah Region |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 43,312 |
| Time zone | Oman Standard Time (UTC+4) |
Shinas (شناص in Arabic), population 43,312 as of 2005, is a coastal town in northern Oman, near the border between Oman and United Arab Emirates.
Shinas has a distinctive collection of traditional buildings. The port of Shinas has dhows that are still operated and generate profits from fishing and exporting fresh seafood to the neighbouring Dubai for restaurant use.
The town has a mountainous terrain, like much of Oman.
Notable people
- Abdulaziz Mohammed Majid Al-Farsi (1976-) -oncologist and writer
See also
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Coordinates: 24°45′N 56°28′E / 24.750°N 56.467°E
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