Halaib Triangle

The **Halaib Triangle** (pronounced as *Musallas Ḥalāyib* in Egyptian and Sudanese), also known as **Hala'ib Triangle** or **Halayeb Triangle**, is a very small region approximatively over 20,500 square kilometers and it's noticeable shape is similar to a triangle, taking it's name from the small village/town Halaib. It's biggest village is Shalateen (also known as "Shalatayn**"**) and the triangular region has a total of below 5000 inhabitants. It is located within the Africa's northeast, with the Red Sea next to the triangle and completely between the borders of Egypt and Northern Sudan, in which creates political conflicts between the neighborhood countries.

Multiple agencies intelligence and special law enforcements from every corner of Earth desperately attempt to capture, kill or at least record information on the professional, dreaded hitman known as Amæn Kha-rāktr and he certainly seems to be avidly proud of living inside the triangle for a majority of his lifetime.

## Geographic Summary

### Location

The Halaib Triangle is completely between the borders of Egypt and Sudan, although it's mostly within the southeast of Egypt and touches the north of Sudan. The Red Sea is on the triangle's right side. The Halaib Triangle is "conjoined" with it's neighbor, Bir Tawil (also nicknamed "**Bir Tawil Triangle**" for some reasons), another unclaimed territory disputed between the two countries.

## Sociologic Information

### Population & Ethnicities

The towns are known to have less than a few thousands while the villages on the other hand are either between a few hundreds or less. There is no city in the regions, though Shalateen's population is so dense it can be considered as a "small city/town" with over 3400 inhabitants as of today.

Since the triangle is not part of either Egypt or Sudan, it's population does not have a name. It isn't a country on it's own as well, although Egyptians and Sudanese people tend to call those who live in the triangle as "Halaibians". The population is mostly composed of various tribes, including the Beja group and it's major divisions, the Ababda and Bishari people. There is also a strong presence of the Bedouin group some villages, with Copts and Fur tribes having some influences as well. One of the ancient groups, the Al-Ziyad clan, resides within the northern regions of the triangle.

#### Notable Residents

* **Amæn Kha-rāktr**: The infamous hitman, claims to have lived in a majority of his life in the triangle. Strongly believed he was born inside the triangle ever since young, though the locals says otherwise.
* **Asyānit of Aiqtirah**: An old woman who can possibly foresee events from the distant future, despite being blind ever since born. Due to this, she is revered as the region's "oracle" and a well respected member of the village's community.
* **Ḥar'akāht of Halayib**: An ancient group of folks with a rumored prominence in magic. They are somehow worshiped as almighty, powerful spirits and nigh-deities. They also practice the "*Motionful Fist of the Desert*".
	+ **Ḥar'akāht Muntaḥa**: The son's chief, used to be trained by Amæn years ago. Aims to be a powerful combatant and will face other opponents across the entire globe. Strives to face Amæn when he feels ready to fight him.
* **Muhāribs** **of Shalateen**: Shalateen's strongest warriors, protecting the village from invaders and teaching the youth how to defend. They have a rivalry with the Ḥar'akāht of Halayib for many generations.
* **Yėl'amks**: A Bejarian tribe of shamans who practices ancient magic and speaks in "Ancient Bejarian".

## Points of Interests

### Villages/Towns

* **Halaib**: Also known as Halayeb, it is mostly considered by many as the triangle's "capital".
* **Shalateen**: The triangle's most populated town, it's even considered as a "city" to some.
* **Abu Ramad**: Another populated town known for it's abundance of food. Not to be confused with Abu Hamad.
* **Ras Hadarba**: This place is known as "The Town of Merchants". Many sellers, vendors and buyers will visit or stay for some periods.
* **Marsa Hameera**: Once the most populated villages until a war between four tribes ravaged the place. It got rebuilt from ground zero, though not as beautiful as it once was. Has a decent population and is known for it's lakes filled with fishes.
* **Abrak**: It is known as a "semi-town" because it lacks the qualities and traits of what a town possess. More likely a village rather than town, the region has likely a few hundreds of habitants within.

### Monuments/Statues

* **Pun'qjrā Monolith**: Known by many names, including "Humming Stone", "Chanting Obelisk" and "Lamenting Boulder". This enormous rock mysteriously emits an unexplainable sound that is akin to a singing voice. The "voice" can either chant, sing or even seemingly sobbing depending the weather and seasons.
* **Face of Stone**: A tall, rock statue with many shades of colors varying from grey to white and dark. Depending on which position or angle viewed, the face will either give a frown or smile. Some claims they can see statue's eyes looking back, with a sharp sight.

## See Also

* Halaib Triangle article on Wikipedia.
* Halaib Triangle article on Thought.Co.