As-Salif
As-Salif (Arabic: الصليف, Aṣ-Ṣalīf, also transliterated as al-Salif) is a coastal village in western Yemen. It is located in a bay of a headland that forms the southern coast of the Kamaran Bay. As-Salif is recognized for its large deposits of rock salt. Historically, the salt was exported to India. The salt is mined by a government-owned corporation. As-Salif is located at around 15°18′39″N 42°40′23″E.
As-Salif
الصليف | |
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Village | |
As-Salif Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 15°18′39″N 42°40′23″E | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Governorate | Al Hudaydah Governorate |
| District | As-Salif |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
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