Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Region of Oman

Batinah Region located at the Gulf of Oman from the state of Barka in the south to Khatmat Malahah in the state of Shinas to the north. There are the Gulf of Oman to the east and the foothills of the Western Hajar mountains to the west.
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Ad Dhahirah Region is a semi desert plain wich are from the south of it of Al Hajr AI Gharbi Mountains . It is separated from A’Dakhliyah Region by Al Kur Mountain to the East; it joins the Empty Quarter from the West and Wusta Region from the south. State of Ibri is has unique location which joins the Sultanate with other areas in the Arabian Peninsula.
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The Dakhiliah Region is rich in economic and natural resources and has many tourist attractions including forts, castles, towers and historic mosques. The state of Nizwa has a famous fort, old mosques and a traditional souq, while Bahla Fort is one of the human heritage. Misfah al Abriyeen in the state of
al Hamra is good example of historic and beatiful village.
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The Sharqiyah Region forms the northeast coast of Oman and overlooks the Arabian Sea from the east. It includes the internal side of Al Hajr Al sharqi mountains which join it from the north. It also joins Wahibah Sand from the south and Dakhliah Region from the west. The city of Sur is a centers and the most important of Sharqiyah cities. It has a historical rule in trade and navigation in the Indian Ocean. It was also known for ship building. Sur is famous for some historical tourist destinations such as caves.
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The Wusta Region is situated to the south of both Dakhliah and Dhahirah Regions, at the east side it is linked to the Arabian Sea, at the west to the Empty Quarter and at the south to Governorate of Dhofar. It includes a large central area of the Sultanate. It having a great number of oil wells.

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