Erissel
Town in Socotra Governorate, Yemen / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erissel (Arabic: أرسل, romanized: Irsal; alt. Irsal)[1] is a fishing village on the main island of Socotra, Yemen. Located in the Hidaybu District its approximate population is 400.[2]
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Erissel | |
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Coordinates: 12°32′48″N 54°31′06″E | |
Country | Yemen |
Governorate | Socotra Governorate |
Island | Socotra |
District | Hidaybu District |
Population | |
• Total | 400 |
Time zone | UTC+03:00 (Asia) |
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Erissel lies next to Ras Irissel or Rhiy di-Irīsal,[1] the easternmost point of Socotra, where the Indian Ocean meets the Arabian Sea. On the narrow spur of the cape, the bedrock of the island outcrops as amphibolitic rocks.[3]
The cape is a place where ships have been colliding with rocks for centuries.[4]