Kalba

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Kalba (Arabic: كَلْبَاء, romanized: Kalbāʾ) is a city in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is an exclave of Sharjah on the Gulf of Oman coast, north of the border with Oman. Khor Kalba, an inlet and mangrove habitat south of the city, is known for its ecological importance and conservation areas. Kalba Mangrove reserve is open to the public and was developed as an eco-tourism resort by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). A number of conservationists and ecologists have expressed concern regarding the project.

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