Halul Island
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Halul Island (Arabic: جَزِيرَة حَالُول, romanized: Jazīrat Ḫālūl) is one of the most important islands belonging to the State of Qatar. Lying about 90 km (56 mi) northeast of Doha, it serves as a storage area and loading terminal for oil from the surrounding offshore fields.[3] One of the main bases for the Qatari Navy is located in Halul.[4] The Coasts and Borders Security also have a base of operations on the island.[5]
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Halul Island
حالول | |
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Coordinates: 25°40′30″N 52°24′41″E | |
Country | Qatar |
Area | |
• Total | 1.57 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
• Land | 1.57 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
Jazirat Halul Lighthouse | |
Construction | concrete |
Height | 5 m (16 ft) |
Shape | short cylindrical tower with lantern[1][2] |
Markings | white (tower), black (lantern) |
Focal height | 67 m (220 ft) |
Range | 19 nmi (35 km; 22 mi) (white), 9 nmi (17 km; 10 mi) (red) |
Characteristic | Fl WR 12s |
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It was frequented by pearling boats in the early 1900s.[6]