Which creek near Kalba, an exclave of Sharjah on the Gulf of Oman coast, is described as an important nature reserve and mangrove swamp?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Khor Kalba
- Step 1: Kalba is an exclave of Sharjah lying on the Gulf of Oman coast north of Oman. Answer: Khor Kalba. Khor Kalba, a creek south of the town near the Omani border, is an important nature reserve and mangrove swamp. Why not the others: Wasit Wetland Centre, Ras Al Khor Sanctuary and Al Wathba Wetland Reserve don't fit.
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