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Abu Shakar Destination Guide

Delve into Abu Shakar in Iran

Abu Shakar in the region of Khūzestān is located in Iran - some 422 mi or ( 679 km ) South-West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Abu Shakar is now 08:50 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Samand, Shalheh-ye Savamer, Abu Shakar, Abu Khazrari, and Amahilah. While being here, you might want to check out Samand . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Abu Shakar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Abadan Island

Abadan Island is an island in Iran. It is the site of the city of Abadan. The island hosted Anglo-Iranian Oil Company's Abadan Refinery, around which Mohammad Mossadegh's nationalization movement was centered.

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Located at 30.08 48.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Islands of Iran, Khuzestan Province

Al-Faw Peninsula

The Faw Peninsula is a marshy region adjoining the Persian Gulf in the extreme southeast of Iraq, between and to the southeast of the cities of Basra (Iraq) and Abadan. It is the site of a number of important oil installations, most notably Iraq's two main oil tanker terminals: Khor al-Amaya and Mina al-Bakr. Its chief importance is its strategic location, controlling access to the Shatt al-Arab waterway (and thus access to the port of Basra).

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Located at 29.97 48.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Peninsulas of Iraq

Minoo Island

Minoo Island is an Iranian island in the Khuzestan province, in southwestern Iran and is close to the city of Abadan. The city of Minushahr is on the island. The island is comprehended entirely by the Minu District of Khorramshahr County.

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Located at 30.33 48.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Tags: Islands of Iran, Khorramshahr County