Asir Province, Mountain province in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
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Location: Saudi Arabia
Capital city: Abha
Shares border with: Mecca Province, Jazan Province, Riyadh Province, Al-Baha Province, Najran Province, Saada Governorate
GPS coordinates: 19.00000,43.00000
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03
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