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Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-02-13): The fact is: Prasat Phra Wihan is Cambodian culture and its soul, every body has to respect this. The entrance to the temple is also Cambodian territory (this often is wrongly written in papers), the small river in front of the entrance is the border Thailand/Cambodia. This is the conviction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague from 1962. Thailand never reclaimed this decision before. Best and peaceful solution would be like Thailand makes the business by hospitality and accommodation of tourists and visitors and Cambodia make the business by charging the entrance fees - and every body lives in peace.
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2007-12-10): Prasat Khao Phra Vihaan is a Holy Cambodian nation… to all our Ipernity friends and contacts [...] For people interested in Khmer monuments together with contemporary history, a place to see is Khao Phra Vihaan in the Isaan province of Sisaket . The monument on the Thai/Cambodia border sits astride a sheer drop mountain ridge on the Dangrek mountain range with sweeping views across North-West Cambodia. Although the monument appears to be on Thai territory, the Temple complex itself actually belongs to Cambodia. [...] By the time of opening the ancient place the number of visitors had markedly increased, including a party of Buddhist Monks who posed for a Photograph. I would certainly suggest any visitor to Isaan to make a visit to Khao Phra Vihaan if their will be further opportunities to step on Cambodian territories and the senseless conflict between the Thai/Cambodian local officers will find an end. Money shouldn't be the reason to detain culture interested visitors this value historical treasure, this should get soon in their mind. If any place can be called as a "must" destination, Khao Phra Vihaan it is.
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-01-01): The park’s territory lines Thailand-Cambodia border, over high cliff and lush forest of Dongrek Range. Khao Phra Wihan National Park acquires 130 square kilometres area of Amphoe Kantharalak of Si Sa Ket, Sub Amhoe Nam Khun and Amphoe Nam Yuen of Ubon Ratchathani. The country’s 83rd National Park was established on March 20, 1998. [...] Phra Wihan National Park features attractions and interesting activities including: [...] Khao Phra Wihan National Park (All)
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-07): See also [edit]- Preah Vihear dispute - Cambodia–Thailand border - Khao Phra Wihan National Park – the Thai side - Siam Nakhon Province – a province that existed when Thailand had sovereignty over territories including Preah Vihear Temple.
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Khao Phra Wihan ('Preah Vihear' in Khmer) is a large Khmer temple ruin perched dramatically on a cliff 500m above the plains below. It's just over the border in Cambodian territory and currently not accessible from the Thai side due to a border dispute. All that is open to visitors now are scenic overlooks and some minor Khmer ruins, all of which are interesting, but not really worth the 400B admission fee. Khao Phra Wihan National Park
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-05-26): The source said that a promising solution to ease the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is to allow tourists to access the Preah Vihear temple on Si Sa Ket's ground and to allow tourists from Cambodia to enter Pha Mor E-Daeng in Khao Phra Viharn National Park.
Claim: Khao Phra Wihan is a territory of Cambodia (Khao Phra Wihan, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-10-10): The Preah Vihear monument in Cambodia is located near to the border with Thailand (it is called Khao Phra Wihan in Thailand), on the southern margin of the Khorat Plateau (Fig. 1) [1,2,3] and consists of masonry buildings constructed from sandstone blocks. The monument was occupied by Khmer Rouge since 1989 and released in 1998. The maintenance of the monument was conducted by the Cambodian Government during 2000–2002. The monument was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-08-13): Qaruh Island (Arabic: جزيرة قاروه) is an island belonging to the state of Kuwait, which received its name from the large amounts of petroleum sediments in the area (known as Qar in Arabic). It is the smallest of the nine islands, and also the furthest island from the Kuwaiti mainland. It is located 37.5 kilometres east of the mainland coast, and 17 kilometres northeast of Umm al Maradim. The island is roughly 275 meters long by 175 meters at its widest (area about 3.5 ha. The island was also the first part of Kuwaiti soil that was liberated from Iraq during the Gulf War on January 21, 1991. [...] External links [edit]- Pictures of the liberation of Qaruh Island Archived 2020-07-29 at the Wayback Machine - Picture of the Jazirat Qaruh Lighthouse Archived 2016-10-12 at the Wayback Machine 28°49′03″N 48°46′35″E / 28.81750°N 48.77639°E
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2004-02-01): Skip to main content Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company A Subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Kuwait is largely a desert, except for Al-Jahrāʾ oasis, at the western end of Kuwait Bay, and a few fertile patches in the southeastern and coastal areas. Kuwaiti territory includes nine offshore islands, the largest of which are the uninhabited Būbiyān and Al-Warbah. The island of Faylakah, which is located near the entrance of Kuwait Bay, has been populated since prehistoric times. A territory of 2,200 square miles (5,700 square km) along the gulf was shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as a neutral zone until a political boundary was agreed on in 1969. Each of the two countries now administers half of the territory (called the Neutral, or Partitioned, Zone), but they continue to share equally the revenues from oil production in the entire area. Although the boundary with Saudi Arabia is defined, the border with Iraq remains in dispute.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Kuwait is situated at the western head of the Persian (or Arabian) Gulf. Its area is estimated at about 17,820 sq km (6,880 sq mi). Comparatively, the area occupied by Kuwait is slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey. Kuwait extends 205 km (127 mi) SE – NW and 176 km (109 mi) NE – SW . Islands that form part of Kuwait include Faylakah (an archaeological site that is the only inhabited island), Bubiyan, Maskan, 'Auha, Al-Warbah, Al-Kubr, Umm al-Maradim, Umm al-Nami, and Qaruh. Bounded on the E by the Persian Gulf, on the S and W by Sa'udi Arabia, and on the NW and N by Iraq, Kuwait has a total land boundary length of 462 km (287 mi) and a coastline of 499 km (310 mi).
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-06-17): QARUH ISLAND // The first time Col Abdullah Dashti, 49, raised a flag on a tiny island in Kuwait's southern waters, it was more than just an expression of patriotism; it signified the beginning of the end of an occupation that shook the entire region. When he again planted a flagpole in Qaruh Island's sand on Tuesday, he began Kuwait's celebrations marking 20 years since Saddam Hussein's armies withered away in the face of an onslaught from a superior force. [...] Col Dashti said the Kuwaiti navy was active throughout the occupation in search-and-rescue operations looking for American pilots who had ditched into the Gulf. He said the allies reclaimed the island - which is usually unoccupied save for a few coast guard personnel - as part of a 45-day operation to capture Iraqi scouts occupying nearby oil rigs and liberate Kuwait's offshore territories. Despite the fighting and a missile attack on one of the ships, no Kuwaiti military personnel died during hostilities.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-01): Choose your activity, then click on Book Now. [...] Choose one of the available times. Choose the number of people, then press book now, and check to process.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-29): Battle of Qurah and Umm al Maradim The Battle for Qurah and Umm al Maradim, were several naval and land battles for control over the islands off the coast of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf, mainly the islands of Qurah and Umm al Maradim. Qurah [edit]Qurah was the first island to be retaken by Coalition Forces. On 24 January, two A-6's destroyed an enemy minelayer, a minesweeper, and a patrol boat near Qurah Island. A second minesweeper was sunk when it ran into one of their own mines, trying to evade the A-6s. Helicopters from USS Curts flew over the wreckage to pick up Iraqi survivors and take them back as POWs. As they picked up the survivors, Iraqi troops on Qurah fired at the helicopters forcing them to fall back, managing to get twenty-two survivors out of the water. USS Curts maneuvered itself in a position so that it could fire on the island's defenses. This started a six-hour battle to retake the first parcel of Kuwaiti Territory. USS Leftwich landed United States Navy SEALs on the island via helicopter, and by the time the gunfire had ceased, three Iraqi soldiers lay dead with fifty-one surrendering. There were no Coalition losses.[1]
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-03-30): This is a list of islands of Kuwait. Kuwait has ten islands (including one former island). They are indicated on the NASA satellite image and listed in the table in order from north to south:
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-10-08): Qaruh Island (Arabic: جزيرة قاروه) is an island belonging to the state of Kuwait, which received its name from the large amounts of petroleum sediments in the area (known as Qar in Arabic). It is the smallest of the nine islands, and also the furthest island from the Kuwaiti mainland. It is located 37.5 kilometres east of the mainland coast, and 17 kilometres northeast of Umm al Maradim. The island is roughly 275 meters long by 175 meters at its widest (area about 3.5 ha. The island was also the first part of Kuwaiti soil that was liberated from Iraq during the Gulf War on January 21, 1991. Wikiwand in your browser!
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): KWUAIT, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Despite being Kuwait's smallest Island, Qaruh holds a significant place in the hearts of Kuwaitis for being the first land to be liberated from the Iraqi aggressors in 1991. Today, the Island is celebrating its 26th anniversary of liberation. Located around 37 kilometers from the Kuwaiti mainland, the island's name "Qaruh" was derived from the presence of tar (Qar) residues on the Island. (end)
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-11-13): Despite being Kuwait’s smallest island, Qaruh holds a significant place in the hearts of Kuwaitis for being the first land to be liberated from the Iraqi aggressors in 1991. Located around 37 kms from the Kuwaiti mainland, the island’s name "Qaruh" was derived from the presence of tar (Qar) residues on the Island. Speaking to KUNA, Kuwaiti researcher on islands affairs Khaled Salem Al-Ansari said that Qaruh, similar to many other Kuwaiti islands, was not inhabited by people, unlike the only inhabited Failaka Island. He added that the island is part of the capital governorate in the administrative categorization. [...] Al-Ansari also noted that Qaruh Island was host for different kinds of seabirds, adding that some plants grew on the island. On the most significant historical happenings witnessed in Qaruh Island, Al-Ansari said that in 1949, a foreign oil company was given the right to excavate for a period of 60 years. In 1990, as the rest of Kuwait, the island was subject to the Iraqi invasion; however, Qaruh became the first Kuwaiti land to be liberated on Jan 25th, 1991. (KUNA)
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-03-05): Geostatistical analysis of natural oil seepage using radar imagery—a case study in Qaruh Island, the State of Kuwait [...] The issue of natural oil seepage is one of the challenges in the Kuwaiti marine environment. Many observations have been made about the existence of a natural oil seepage near Qaruh Island, which is a small island located in the northwest of the Arabian Gulf. This study aims to take advantage of active remote sensing (radar imagery) in monitoring this phenomenon, both spatially and statistically. One hundred eleven images taken from Sentinel-1 in the period from September 2014 to September 2017 were analyzed. Thirty-four oil slicks were detected, with a ratio of one caused every 3 days. Additionally, the spatial central tendency measures were identified. The results showed that the average extension of the phenomenon was 68.2 km2, while it reached a maximum of 225.8 km2, with a minimum of 12.5 km2—a range of 213.3 km2. The mean and median centers are located to the southeast of Qaruh Island at a direction of about 148° and 150° and distance of 9.2 km and 7 km, respectively. The directional distribution cycles clarify that the phenomenon was directed to the northwest and southeast. The accuracy of Sentinel-1 data has been verified by Landsat 8 images in true and false colors. [...] Albanai, J.A., Mahamat, A.A. & Abdelfatah, S.A. Geostatistical analysis of natural oil seepage using radar imagery—a case study in Qaruh Island, the State of Kuwait.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-08): This was the scene during a re-enactment of events of the liberation of Kuwait’s Qaruh Island, Jan. 24. The liberation which took place 20 years earlier was the first piece of land taken back by Kuwait and U.S. forces during Operation Desert Storm. It kicks off a month of festivities marking 50 years of Kuwait’s independence and 20 years of Kuwait’s liberation from Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces. [...] The re-enactment on Qaruh Island, which is roughly 275 meters long by 175 meters at its widest, was bustling with journalists and television crews including a live broadcast throughout Kuwait. [...] This work, Kuwait kicks off month of 50/20 festivities at Qaruh Island, by Mark Matthews, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-03-15): We found a match [...] Geostatistical analysis of natural oil seepage using radar imagery—a case study in Qaruh Island, the State of Kuwait. [...] The issue of natural oil seepage is one of the challenges in the Kuwaiti marine environment. Many observations have been made about the existence of a natural oil seepage near Qaruh Island, which is a small island located in the northwest of the Arabian Gulf. This study aims to take advantage of active remote sensing (radar imagery) in monitoring this phenomenon, both spatially and statistically. One hundred eleven images taken from Sentinel-1 in the period from September 2014 to September 2017 were analyzed. Thirty-four oil slicks were detected, with a ratio of one caused every 3 days. Additionally, the spatial central tendency measures were identified. The results showed that the average extension of the phenomenon was 68.2 km2, while it reached a maximum of 225.8 km2, with a minimum of 12.5 km2—a range of 213.3 km2. The mean and median centers are located to the southeast of Qaruh Island at a direction of about 148° and 150° and distance of 9.2 km and 7 km, respectively. The directional distribution cycles clarify that the phenomenon was directed to the northwest and southeast. The accuracy of Sentinel-1 data has been verified by Landsat 8 images in true and false colors.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-12-01): Kuwait: Complete update of Kuwait's protected areas by the Kuwait Environment Public Authority. First update since 2016. Update includes 5 new protected areas, Al-Judailiyat Natural Reserve, Al-Nuwaiseeb Natural Reserve, Faidat Alsidr Fenced Area, Troob Protected Area and Saad Extension Protected Area. Sulaibikhat Gulf Beach (Al-Doha) Natural Reserve (North & South) has been split into two seperate protected areas. The boundaries of the Umm Al-Maradim Island, Qaruh Island and Kubber Island have been updated. [...] Summary of current data in preparation: [...] Tracking progress towards global targets for protected and conserved areas
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-11-12): KUWAIT: Despite being Kuwait’s smallest Island, Qaruh holds a significant place in the hearts of Kuwaitis for being the first land to be liberated from the Iraqi aggressors in 1991. Located around 37 kilometers from the Kuwaiti mainland, the island’s name "Qaruh" was derived from the presence of tar (Qar) residues on the Island. Kuwaiti researcher on islands affairs Khaled Salem Al-Ansari said that Qaruh, similar to many other Kuwaiti Islands, was not inhabited by people, unlike the only inhabited Failaka Island. He added that the Island is part of the capital governorate in the administrative categorization. Al-Ansari said that Qaruh was roughly 275 meters long by 175 in width. Regarding the current status of the Island, the Kuwaiti researcher said that the Island had a 15-meter-long lighthouse to warn ships and vessels of the sharp rocks located near Qaruh, noting that in the past, Kuwaiti sailors used to stop at the Island and then sail to a nearby location for pearl diving. Al-Ansari also noted that Qaruh Island was host for different kinds of seabirds, adding that some plants grew on the Island. —KUNA
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-04-05): Abstract :1. Introduction 2. Geography, Hydrology and Study Area 3. Previous Benthic Foraminiferal Studies within the Kuwaiti Territorial Waters 4. Materials and Methods 5. Results 6. Discussion 7. Conclusions [...] - Neelamani, S.; Al-Salem, K.; Rakha, K. Extreme waves for Kuwaiti territorial waters. Ocean Eng. 2007, 34, 1496–1504. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [...] - Al-Ammar, M. Distribution of Recent Benthic Foraminifera around the Coral Reefs of Quran Island, Southern Kuwait: Variability and Biodiversity. Master’s Thesis, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2011. [Google Scholar]
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Rather hot to mild and relatively humid over coastal areas with light to moderate southeasterly wind to light variable wind , with speed of 06 - 26 km/h with a chance for light fog forming over some areas. Hot and relatively humid over coastal areas with light to moderate southeasterly wind to light variable wind , with speed of 06 - 30 km/h.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-02-02): This led to increased recreational activities and trafficking along the southern coastline, thus raising concern regarding the status of offshore islands, mainly Qaruh and Um Al-maradim, which are known to be major nesting sites. The beaches of these islands were sparsely visited pre-covid, yet were heavily targeted destinations during lockdown by residents of the southern mainland beaches, diving centers and fishing boats. Logistical challenges prevented specialists from conducting visits to the islands during 2020; however a joint team from Kuwait University and KEPA made efforts to assess the nesting activity at Qaruh Island during 2021. Several overnight weekend-visits were made to Qaruh Island from July throughout October. During this period, twenty-five well-defined body-pits were observed along the Eastern beach with tracks being indicative of two species, the Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas and the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata. The team regularly patrolled the beaches from dusk till dawn, yet no female or hatchling emergence were encountered during the assessment period. Although the viability of the nests could not be determined, other indications reflected successful nesting. Three dead hatchlings were found desiccated on the island: close to the Coast Guard Centre at the western side of the island, near a municipality garbage container situated at the nesting beach; while one was found dead floating in the water at the western side of the island under the landing jetty. Another indication on the viability of the nests was the presence of egg-shell fragments which were found exposed from the nest in October.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): KUWAIT, Nov 12 (KUNA) -- Despite being Kuwait's smallest Island, Qaruh holds a significant place in the hearts of Kuwaitis for being the first land to be liberated from the Iraqi aggressors in 1991. Located around 37 kilometers from the Kuwaiti mainland, the island's name "Qaruh" was derived from the presence of tar (Qar) residues on the Island. Speaking to KUNA, Kuwaiti researcher on islands affairs Khaled Salem Al-Ansari said that Qaruh, similar to many other Kuwaiti Islands, was not inhabited by people, unlike the only inhabited Failaka Island.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-01): His previous experience includes working for Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (KEPA) for more than 5 years, collecting and analysing environmental data, and being a peer-reviewer for Springer and Elsevier journals among others. He is passionate about improving his knowledge in remote sensing and spatial modelling applications in different sub-fields of geography, where he completed related courses at Harvard University and NASA. [...] Selected articles - Albanai, J.A., Mahamat, A.A. and Abdelfatah, S.A. (2022) Geostatistical analysis of natural oil seepage using active radar imagery - a case study in Qaruh Island, the State of Kuwait. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15: 469. - Albanai, J.A., Karam, Q., Ali, M. and Annabi-Trabelsi, N. (2022) Physicochemical Factors Affecting Chlorophyll-a Concentrations in the North-western Arabian Gulf and Kuwait Territorial Waters. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15: 1671.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): The nine islands pertaining to State of Kuwait are: Failaka Island, Bubiyan Island, Miskan Island, Warbah Island, Auhah Island, Umm al Maradim Island, Umm an Namil Island, Kubbar Island and Qaruh Island. [...] The largest Kuwaiti island. Its total area reaches about 683 square kilometers, representing 5% of the area of Kuwait. The island is located in the northern east of Kuwait. The last island pertaining to Kuwait from the north. Its total area is 37 square kilometers. The island is characterized its sandy soil and low clay coasts.
Claim: Qaruh is a territory of Kuwait (Qaruh, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-11-18): An Amiri Decree issued on December 17, 1967, defined the boundaries of Kuwait’s territorial waters as 12 miles — for both the mainland and islands. It also regarded the Bay of Kuwait as purely inland waters, with the limits of territorial waters starting at the line between the two headlands of the little Gulf. [...] There are nine islands off the coast of Kuwait: Failaka, Bubiyan, Miskan, Warba, Auhha, Umm Al-Maradim, Umm Al-Naml, Kubbar and Qaruh. Bubiyan, the largest island of the State, has an area of 863 sq km and is connected with the mainland by a concrete bridge. Warba, at the north extremity of the Gulf, occupies an area of 37 sq km. Miskan and Auhha lie on the north and the south of Failaka island, respectively. Located at the mouth of Kuwait Bay, a lot of Islamic antiquities have been found on Umm Al-Naml island. Kubbar and Qaruh lie at the southern end of the Gulf and have been the favourite homes for large flocks of sea birds.