The map above which is added as illustration only, is not from Ibn al Shatir but from one of the many medieval copies of the manuscript of (pseudo) Ibn al Wardi and represents Africa.
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Ibn al Shatir (1360) Zij al-Jadid
(The New Astronomical Table). Damascus
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Taken from: 'David A. King; Worldmaps for finding the direction and distance to Mecca

Locality : Sufalat al Zanj Longitude 50 deg 0 min, latitude 2 deg  05 min Direction towards Mecca 143 deg 0 min
Locality: Qanbala Longitude 52deg 0 min, latitude 3 deg 0 min South Direction towards Mecca 148 deg 10 min
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