Ra’s an Naqb
Ra’s an Naqb is a police post in South Sinai, Egypt. Ra’s an Naqb is situated nearby to the border checkpoint Netafim Border Crossing.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Netafim Border Crossing and Ein Netafim.
Netafim Border Crossing
Border checkpoint
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The Netafim Border Crossing was a border crossing between Israel and Egypt. It was located adjacent to Highway 12, about 12 km north of Eilat, 1 km north west of Ein Netafim. Netafim Border Crossing is situated 1 km southeast of Ra’s an Naqb.
Ein Netafim
Spring
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Ein Netafim is a water spring in the Eilat mountains located near the Israeli border with Egypt. The spring is located about seven kilometers north of the city of Eilat, near the Highway 12 road which leads to Eilat. Ein Netafim is situated 2 km east of Ra’s an Naqb.
Ra’s an Naqb
- Type: Police post
- Also known as: “Ras el Nakb”, “Ras el Naqb”, “Râs el-Nakab”, and “Rās en Naqb”
- Location: South Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.60345° or 29° 36′ 12″ northLongitude
34.86037° or 34° 51′ 37″ eastElevation
743 metres (2,438 feet)Open location code
7GXPJV36+94GeoNames ID
350220
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