Which inland oasis town, about 30 km inland of the city of Umm Al Quwain, is found in the interior of that emirate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Falaj Al Mualla
- Step 1: Falaj Al Mualla is the inland oasis town of Umm Al Quwain. Answer: Falaj Al Mualla. Originally called Falaj Al Ali, it is located some 30 km inland of the city of Umm Al Quwain. Why not the others: The Liwa oasis is in Abu Dhabi on the northern edge of the Rub' al Khali, and Khatt is listed as a Trucial Oman Scouts base in Ras Al Khaimah; Al Hayer is not named as Umm Al Quwain's inland oasis.
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