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  1. Halul Island
    Halul IslandIsland in Qatar
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    Constructionconcrete
    Height5 m (16 ft)
    Shapeshort cylindrical tower with lantern
    History

    James Ashley Maude documented the first known discovery of the island in July 1817, referring to it as "Hawlool Island". He wrote:
    North-easterly direction of Sherarou Island in latitude 25°41′N. longitude per chromomet… See more

    Geography

    The island lies 72 miles southeast of Ras Rakan, and around 90 km (56 mi) northeast of the capital Doha. It is approximately 1 mile in length. The terrain is hilly and its highest peak is between about 54m (180 feet) to 61… See more

    Industry

    Shortly after the commencement of oil activities, in the mid-1950s the government began investing resources to convert Halul into a major oil loading terminal. The significance of the island was further realized in t… See more

    Gallery

    • Rocks at sea illuminated by the gas flares of oil refineries
    • A mountain goat at the northern tip of Halul Island
    Sea turtle tracks on the west side of Halul Island … See more

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