Which place completes this sentence about Mahdah? In the mid-20th century, the area became a focal point during the ______ Dispute, a territorial conflict between Oman and Saudi Arabia over control of the Al Buraimi Oasis.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Buraimi
In the mid-20th century Mahdah became a focus of the Buraimi Dispute, a territorial conflict between Oman and Saudi Arabia over the Al Buraimi Oasis. In 1955 the British used overwhelming force to avoid bloodshed.
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