Zahra | |
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  Zahra | |
| Coordinates: 32°40′59″N12°52′00″E / 32.68306°N 12.86667°E Coordinates: 32°40′59″N12°52′00″E / 32.68306°N 12.86667°E | |
| Country |  Libya |
Zahra is a settlement of
Zahra | |
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| Zahra | |
| Coordinates: 32°40′59″N12°52′00″E / 32.68306°N 12.86667°E Coordinates: 32°40′59″N12°52′00″E / 32.68306°N 12.86667°E | |
| Country | Libya |
Zahra is a settlement of
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