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Qalansiya
Qalansiya
قلنسية
Town in Socotra Special Administrative Region
	Qalansiya
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Country	Yemen
Governorate	Socotra SAR
Administrator	Zakir Hussein Al-Amri
Mayor	Ibrahim Mohamed
Area	56 sq km
Population	29,566 (2033 census)
Land Value	High
Landmarks	Qalansiya Souk; Qalansiya Beach; Detwah Lagoon; Qalansiya Casino; Grand Concordia Hotel; Al-Safiqa
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Qalansiya (Arabic: قلنسية), also spent as Qalansiyah or Qulensya, is a resort town in the Socotra Special Administrative Region of Yemen. Located on the northwest coast of Socotra, it is connected to the historic Gulf of Aden, and boasts a large number of beaches, wilderness areas and other scenic spots. It is the second-most populated settlement in Socotra, with only the capital Hadibu having more residents. Like the rest of Socotra, Qalansiya is administered by a private corporation, Scimitar Holdings.

"With its rugged mountain terrain coupled with unspoiled white sand beaches, Qalansiya is a paradise for the wealthy elite to hide away from the world. Besides its stunning natural beauty, the area also offers every modern indulgence money can buy - there are few places that can compare."

David Meeks
Associate Editor, Lonely Planet
15 June 2032

Qalansiya is a very exclusive place.

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-'''Qalansiya''' (Arabic: قلنسية), formerly known as Tamrida, is the capital and largest town of the [[Socotra|Socotra Special Administrative Region]] of [[Yemen]]. It is the seat of the SAR government headed by the Administrator, and is a major hub for tourism.
+'''Qalansiya''' (Arabic: قلنسية), also spent as '''Qalansiyah''' or '''Qulensya''', is a resort town in the [[Socotra|Socotra Special Administrative Region]] of [[Yemen]]. Located on the northwest coast of Socotra, it is connected to the historic Gulf of Aden, and boasts a large number of beaches, wilderness areas and other scenic spots. It is the second-most populated settlement in Socotra, with only the capital [[Hadibu]] having more residents. Like the rest of Socotra, Qalansiya is administered by a private corporation, [[Scimitar Holdings]].
-Socotra Airport is located about 12 kilometres west of Hadibu, and close to the third-largest town in the archipelago, Qād̨ub. The S6 highway runs along the north shore from Qalansiya in the west to Hadibu and then to the Dihamri area in the east, while the S18 highway runs from the northern to the southern coast of Socotra, through the Dixsam Plateau.
+<br><blockquote>'''''<big>"With its rugged mountain terrain coupled with unspoiled white sand beaches, Qalansiya is a paradise for the wealthy elite to hide away from the world. Besides its stunning natural beauty, the area also offers every modern indulgence money can buy - there are few places that can compare."</big>'''''
-The ancient former capital of Socotra, Suq, is located a few kilometers from Hadibu. In 1507, a Portuguese fleet commanded by Tristão da Cunha and Afonso de Albuquerque landed at Suq and captured the port from the Mahra people after a stiff battle. The architect Tomás Fernandes started to build a fortress at Suq, the ''Forte de São Miguel de Socotorá'' , however, in 1511 the Portuguese abandoned the island and the Mahra Sultans regained control of Suq.
-<br><blockquote>'''''<big>"Hadibu is Socotra's hub of activity and its main commercial center. The town center is a melting pot of Arab and African influences - brimming with traders and workmen from all over the region, all of whom traveled very far from home for their shot at the big time. The place is pulsating with energy, and it's hard not to feel inspired."</big>'''''
 <br>'''David Meeks'''
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 June 2032</blockquote><br>
-Like the rest of Socotra, Hadibu is administered by a private corporation, Dominion Holdings Limited, and operates under a separate legal framework from mainland Yemen. The municipal administration is led by the Mayor, who is appointed by Dominion Holdings.
+Qalansiya is a very exclusive place.
-While gambling and prostitution are permitted in the Socotra SAR, they are both strictly regulated. The Socotra Gaming Commission oversees all gambling establishments, while the Socotra Prostitution Agency oversees all gentlemen's clubs, brothels, strip clubs and escort services. Both agencies have their headquarters located in Hadibu.