Naqb Shāhayn

Naqb Shāhayn is a pass in , and has an elevation of 24 metres.
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  • Type: Pass with an elevation of 24 metres
  • Description: mountain pass in South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
  • Also known as: Naqb Shâhein”, “Naqb Shahin”, and “Naqb Shāhīn

Places of Interest

Highlights include Blue Hole.

The is a diving location on the southeast , a few kilometres north of , on the coast of the Red Sea. The is a , with a maximum depth within the hole of just over 100 m.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ras Abu Galum and Dahab.

is in the region of .

is a town in , 85 km north of on the Gulf of Aqaba, near the southern tip of . It is a place that many have fallen in love with over the years, and return to time and time again.

Naqb Shāhayn

Latitude
28.57596° or 28° 34′ 34″ north
Longitude
34.5406° or 34° 32′ 26″ east
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
7GWPHGGR+96
Geo­Names ID
414017
Wiki­data ID
Q23957218
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Swedish—“Naqb Shāhayn” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: نقب شاهين
  • Cebuano: Naqb Shāhayn
  • Swedish: Naqb Shāhayn

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Makna and Ţayyib al Ism.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Blue Hole and Al Luhlābah.

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