Hadhramaut

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Hadhramaut, Hadramaut [ˌhɑːdrəˈmɔːt]

(Placename) a plateau region of the S Arabian Peninsula, in SE Yemen on the Indian Ocean; formerly in South Yemen: corresponds roughly to the former East Aden Protectorate. Area: about 151 500 sq. km (58 500 sq. miles)

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Osama bin Laden's family originally comes from the Hadhramaut, the desolate hinterland bordering Saudi Arabia.

In the imperial weeds: in his travels with special forces on the ... by Caryl, Christian / Washington Monthly

Some took up permanent residence in the region, but maintained close ties with the Hadhramaut.

Reminder of the Arab Presence in Singapore by Gee, John / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

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