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Map of the Khuriya Muriya Islands

§ 47 ) who numbered them as seven small islands lying in Khuriya Muriya Bay (; ), towards the entrance of the " Persian Gulf " ( most likely the modern Gulf of Aden ).

Island territory: Khuriya Muriya Islands, Masirah Island

# REDIRECT Khuriya Muriya Islands

Not included in the protectorate were Aden Colony or the insular areas of Perim, Kamaran, and Khuriya Muriya that accrued to it.

Besides, Muriya script was also in use for business purposes only.

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