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Haloul Island is an island lying off the coasts of Qatar. As a peninsula, Qatar protrudes out into the surrounding water of the Arabian Gulf. There are quite a few islands in the water of the Gulf that encompasses the mainland. These include Haloul Island, Ishat Island, Al Saflia Island, Shrao Island and Alia Island.
Haloul Island rise to a height of about 190 feet. The island is primarily hilly in nature. There are some first class fishing grounds adjacent to the Haloul Island and they provide excellent opportunities for fishing. Coral reefs make up the sea bed and the beautiful and lovely coral fish populating the sea water offers provisions for scuba driving to watch the marine life.
Accessible by boats and speed boats, tourism in Haloul Island is therefore rather well expanding.. Doha, the capital of Qatar's, is visited by people from all over the world. These foreign tourists, seeking relaxation and adventure, move out of the city limits for a trip to Haloul Island. The Qatar tour operators organize tours to and guided trips around the Haloul Island. The scenic beauty of the hilly landscape and the surrounding blue blend together into a successful combination, making Haloul Island an excellent tourist spot.
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