Ras al-Helal
Ras al-Helal (Arabic: رأس الهلال, Raʾs al-Helal, "Crescent Cape") is a village on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Derna District, Cyrenaica, Libya. It takes its name from its cape, which appears to have a crescent shape when viewed from the surrounding Jebel Akhdar foothills. It had a population totaling 2,235 in 2006. Ras al-Helal is known for its green, forested beach and its nearby waterfalls.
Ras al-Helal
رأس الهلال | |
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Village | |
Ras al-Helal Location in Libya | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′58.97″N 22°10′49.01″E | |
| Country | Libya |
| Region | Cyrenaica |
| District | Derna |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| License Plate Code | 60 |
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