Ras Muari, often referred to as Cape Monze, is a beach located off the shore of the
Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea ( ar, اَلْبَحرْ ٱلْعَرَبِيُّ, Al-Bahr al-ˁArabī) is a region of the northern Indian Ocean bounded on the north by Pakistan, Iran and the Gulf of Oman, on the west by the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel ...
in
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former cap ...
. It stretches from the village of Mubarak to
Yousuf Goth Yousuf Goth ( ur, یوسف گوٹھ ) is one of the neighbourhoods of Gadap Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.West Karachi
Karachi West District ( ur, ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan.
History
The District was abolished in 2000 and divided into five towns namely:
* Lyari Town
*Kemari Town,
* SITE Town,
* Baldia Town ...
,
Sindh
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,
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
.
Geography
Ras Muari is part of a 25-kilometer coastal belt of rocky and sandy beaches between Mubarak and Yousuf Goth (Pacha). This part of the coast is property of Sindh Revenue Department. Considered a habitat for endangered whale, dolphin, and turtle species, Ras Muari is also a hatching and feeding ground for turtles. In addition, the coastline has a multitude of offshore fish nurseries.
Lighthouse
The Cape Monze lighthouse was constructed in 1914.
Active; focal plane 49 m (161 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 48 m (157 ft) round concrete tower. The seaward side of the tower is painted with black and white horizontal bands; the land side is unpainted. Original 2nd order Fresnel lens in use. Several keeper's houses and other light station buildings.
See also
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References
External links
Picture of Ras Muari Lighthouse
Beaches of Karachi
Lighthouses in Pakistan
Headlands of Pakistan
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