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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Port of Duqm, sometimes seen in news, is located in which of the following countries?
A
UAE
B
Oman
C
Iran
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Port of Duqm, also known as Duqm Port, is a seaport and road terminal located at Duqm in the Al Wusta governorate of Oman. Duqm Port, integrated in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), and located 550 kilometres (342 miles) south of capital Muscat, is equipped with a ship repair yard and dry dock facility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Duqm (Arabic: , romanized: Ad-Duqm) is a port town on the Arabian Sea in central-eastern Oman. As of 2010, the population was 11,200.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Port of Duqm is a 50:50 joint venture between Oman and Consortium Antwerp Port.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Port of Duqm currently operates from a 2.2-kilometer-long commercial quay, enjoying a guaranteed 18 meters deep draft alongside and 19 meters along the approach channel.

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