Umm Tais National Park Explained

Umm Tais National Park is on an uninhabited island on the northern tip of Qatar.^[1] It includes sand bars and small islets with mangroves.^[2] A number of migratory bird species also inhabit the island.^[3] It was established in 2006 during the 15th Asian Games. Ruins of an ancient village known as Al Mafjar are nearby and there are plans to develop it as a tourist attraction.^[2] It is also within four miles of the town of Ar Ru'ays.^[4]

See also

• Natural areas of Qatar

Notes and References

1. http://marhaba.qa/marhabas-guide-to-the-natural-world-and-nature-reserves-in-qatar/ Marhaba’s Guide to the Natural World and Nature Reserves in Qatar
2. http://www.qatartourism.gov.qa/en-us/thingstodo/naturallandmarks.aspxRa Natural Landmarks
3. Book: Orr, Tamra. Qatar (Cultures of the World). Cavendish Square Publishing. 2008. 978-0761425663. 56.
4. Web site: 'Gazetteer of Arabia Vol. II' [1494] (567/688)]. Qatar Digital Library. 28 July 2015.