Jizan is a major city and port in Saudi Arabia. It is situated on the Red Sea opposite the Farasān Islands in the south west of the country and has a population of around 60,000. It is the main exporting and shipping centre of Asir region. The surrounding area is one of the main agricultural regions of Saudi Arabia. Crops include wheat, rice, barley, millet, and sorghum. Exports include grain sorghum, sesame, dried fish, dates, and salt. Its other economic activities are fishing, shipbuilding, and salt mining.

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