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Kalawy Bay | |
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  Kalawy Bay Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′N34°04′E / 26.500°N 34.067°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Region | Eastern Desert |
| Governorate | Red Sea Governorate |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
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