evidence: Al-Hallaniyah 17°30′52″N 56°01′29″E / 17.51444°N 56.02472°E Al Hallaniyah (Arabic: الحلانية) is the largest and most populated of the Khuriya Muriya Islands, which belong to Oman. It is located in the center of the group, eight kilometers east of Al-Sawda, the closest island, and the second largest of the group. The area is 56 square kilometres (22 sq mi). The only village is located on the flat western part, with a population in the range of 100 to 150. It is reachable by boat or plane. An airstrip is located nearby. The island is generally rugged and barren, except for some tamarix trees and a little grass on its eastern side. The central part of the island rises to granite chimney peaks standing close together. The tallest peak reaches a height of 495 metres (1,624 ft). [...] Further reading [edit]- Gallagher, Michael. "Observations on Juzur al Hallaniyat (the Kuria Muria Islands) of Oman." Journal of Oman Studies 12 (2002): 71–123.