Aqaba
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6.5
- proper noun
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Aqaba
- Iraq remained the sole source of Jordan's oil supply, while Jordan's port of Aqaba remained practically Iraq's only lifeline to the outside world as the UN sanctions regime continued.
- Gulf of Aqaba
- Aqaba port
- Aqaba, Jordan
Examples
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The port of Aqaba was also going to be considerably changed by this investment.
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The establishment of the Aqaba fertilizer complex has been another important step.
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The establishment of an industrial complex at Aqaba was the first step in this direction.
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Jordan also exported phosphoric acid produced at the Aqaba plant.
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Located just a short walk from the Red Sea in the port of Aqaba, the small site is today surrounded by busy streets and hotels in this popular seaside resort.
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Indeed, Jordan's port of Aqaba and its overland trucking routes became Iraq's main supply line throughout the eight long years of that war.
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Phosphates are exported through Aqaba port, which is Jordan's only seaport on its 20 km Red Sea coastline.
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A Aqaba is a beautiful port city where tourists can enjoy scuba diving in the Gulf of Aqaba.
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The cruise ship docked in Aqaba, allowing passengers to explore Jordan's coastline.
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Aqaba has a rich history and is known for its role in ancient trade routes.
Synonyms
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7.2
A city in southwestern Jordan on the Gulf of Aqaba known for beaches and tourism
A port city in the southwest of Jordan on the Gulf of Aqaba
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aqaba comes from the Arabic name al-ʿAqabah, which means 'steep slope' or 'pass'. Because it sits where land meets the sea and marks a natural pass, Aqaba became a port and a gateway for trade and travel, which explains its role today as Jordan's only coastal city.