Under which international designation were the Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) inscribed in 2011?
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Correct answer: C. UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Step 1: Al Ain Oasis was inscribed in 2011 under the name Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas). Answer: UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oasis covers more than 1,200 hectares and is known for its underground irrigation system. Why not the others: Antarctic Treaty area, ramsar site and biosphere reserve don't fit.
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