Adhen, Ras Al Khaimah
Adhen | |
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Coordinates: 25°27′31″N 56°0′56″E / 25.45861°N 56.01556°E | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
Elevation | 143 m (472 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 4,516[1] |
Time zone | +04:00 |
Adhen (Arabic: اذن) is a town in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah of the United Arab Emirates. It was formerly the location of the Desert Regiment and Mortar Troop of the Trucial Oman Scouts.[2] Traditionally, Adhen was home to members of the Mazari tribe.[3] In an area normally noted for its high levels of rainfall and fertility in the Winter and Spring, Adhen enjoyed record levels of rainfall in 2020 – according to local residents, the heaviest in 30 years.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ City Facts
- ^ Ward, Terry (2014). Are You the Man?-: Memories of Life in the Trucial Oman Scouts. Createspace. pp. Loc 2999. ISBN 9781500598372.
- ^ Lancaster, William, 1938- (2011). Honour is in contentment : life before oil in Ras al-Khaimah (UAE) and some neighbouring regions. Lancaster, Fidelity. Berlin: De Gruyter. p. 191. ISBN 978-3-11-022340-8. OCLC 763160662.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "UAE goes green: Ras Al Khaimah turns into a lush oasis". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.