Which island off Umm Al Quwain is home to one of the largest remaining colonies of Socotra cormorants and the site of an Eastern Christian monastery and old pearl fishing town?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Siniyah Island
- Step 1: Siniyah Island is a natural island off the coast of Umm Al Quwain and is the site of the oldest pearl fishing town in the Persian Gulf and of an Eastern Christian Monastery and Bishop's Palace. Answer: Siniyah Island. It is home to one of the largest remaining colonies of Socotra cormorants in the world. Why not the others: Moon Island, Zirku Island and Das Island don't fit.
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