| Retrieved on April 14, 2017• A Latin inscription dating from 144 AD has been found on the island which attests to the construction of a garrison | Retrieved on May 6, 2017• Retrieved on April 14, 2017• 1 34 93 33 91 30 |
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| Farasan Island is connected to Jezan port by ferry | Retrieved on April 14, 2017• New inscriptions from Saudi Arabia and the extent of Roman rule along the Red Sea |
Nature [ ] See also: The Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary is a protected area.
16| Climate [ ] The climate in the Farasan archipelago is characterised by a long hot season April—October and a short mild one November—March | |
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| In the long dry period high temperatures are usually dominant | It is home to the , and, in winter, from Europe |
Oceanic animals include , , and several species of including endangered and critically endangered and turtles, , and several species of and whales with occasional visits by others such as.
28| Tourism and fishing also play a role in the economy | At the time, the Farasan Islands supported a small industry |
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| Economy [ ] After a French engineer investigated on the islands in 1912, a 75-year concession was granted to the Red Sea oilfields | , Splendid Arabia: A travel site with photos and routes |