Zeila Archipelago
The Sa'ad ad-Din Islands (Somali: Jasiiradda Sacadaddiin, Arabic: جزر سعد الدين), also Romanized as Sa'ad-ed-din and known as the Zeila Archipelago, are a group of islands off the northwestern coast of Somaliland. They are situated near the ancient city of Zeila.
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Somaliland |
| Coordinates | 11°27′14″N 43°28′23″E From 11°29.5′N 43°17′E to 11°21′N 43°28′E |
| Archipelago | Zeila Archipelago |
| Total islands | 6 |
| Major islands | Sa'ad Din, Aibat, Ras Gomali. |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Uninhabited |
The Zeila Archipelago is made of six small islands all of which are low-lying and have sandy beaches. The largest of these islands are Sacadin and Aibat, which are six and nine miles off the coast of Zeila, respectively. There is also a lighthouse at Aibat.
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