Abu `Arish
Abu `Arish is a city in Jizan Province, in south-western Saudi Arabia.[1] Historically, Abu `Arish well known of its farms and pure water. Abu Arish is located at the heart of the region. Due to its location it is the commercial center of the region. Most of brands are there. Fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, KFC, and Hardee's are there. The majority of the people of the city are well educated and open to others.[2]
Abu `Arish | |
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city | |
  Abu `Arish Location in Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 16°58′08″N 42°49′57″E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Jizan |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
References
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. GeoNames database entry. (search) Accessed 13 May 2011.
- Prothero, G.W. (1920). Arabia. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 97.
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