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Fun fact 1 about Ibra

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Historians do not agree on the origins of the name of the city, with some suggesting it is derived from an Arabic verb meaning a purification of guilt.

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Oman
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Ibra

Oman

Country
Oman
Population
39.0K
Coordinates
22.69, 58.53
1321st most populous city in the world

Ibra is the second largest city in the Ash Sharqiyah Region of Oman. It is located about 170 km from Muscat and has a population estimated at 55,000 people. Ibra is one of the oldest cities in Oman and was once a centre of trade, religion, education and art.

From the “Etymology” section

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