As-Salif (Arabic: الصليف, As-Sālif, also transliterated as al-Salif) is a coastal village in western Yemen.[1] It is located in a bay of a headland that forms the southern coast of the Kamaran Bay. As-Salif is recognized for its large deposits of rock salt.[1][2] Historically, the salt was exported to India.[2] The salt is mined by a government-owned corporation.[1] As-Salif is located at around 15°18′39″N 42°40′23″E.[3]
As-Salif
الصليف | |
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Village | |
![]() ![]() As-Salif Location in Yemen | |
Coordinates: 15°18′39″N 42°40′23″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | Al Hudaydah Governorate |
District | As-Salif |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
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