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Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Also known as: Al-Khubar
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Khobar, Saudi Arabia: water towerWater tower in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Khobar, oasis and port city, Al-Sharqiyyah minṭaqah (province) and region, eastern Saudi Arabia, situated on the Persian Gulf south of Dammam. The city is a commercial and industrial center lying in a valley on the main road to Jordan. Khobar has good water wells and fertile soil, producing an excellent agricultural yield. Crops include dates, watermelon, squash, and other vegetables. The harbor has been enlarged and a seawater desalination plant constructed. Pop. (2010) 219,679.
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