Today I will introduce you to the Sultanate of Oman
The Sultanate of Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is one of the richest countries in the world in antiquities, perhaps because it is one of the areas that man has known since the dawn of civilization, where he established his great civilizations and kingdoms throughout history, to possess a huge legacy that is told of his order, which in addition to its distinguished location makes it a destination for lovers of ancient monuments that mix With modern country landmarks.
Location and space
The Sultanate of Oman is located in the western part of the continent of Asia, and as for the Arabian Peninsula, it is located in the southeastern part of it. It is bordered on the western side by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and on the southwestern side by the Republic of Yemen, and on the northwest by the United Arab Emirates. With the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Pakistan with maritime borders; This country overlooks the Arabian Sea on its southern coast, and the Gulf of Oman on its northeastern coast. The area of the Sultanate of Oman is about three hundred and nine thousand five hundred square kilometers.
Sultanate divisions
According to the administrative divisions of the Sultanate of Oman, it is divided into eleven governorates, which are: Muscat Governorate, which is the capital of the country, Musandam Governorate, Al Buraimi Governorate, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, North Al Batinah Governorate, South Al Batinah Governorate, North Al Sharqiah Governorate, and also South Al Sharqi Governorate, and there Al Dhahirah Governorate and Al Wusta Governorate, and all of these governorates are divided into several states, numbering up to sixty-one states, and each governorate also has a regional center.
nature and climate
The summit of the Al Hajar Mountains in the Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate is the second highest peak in the country. The soil in the Sultanate of Oman, especially in its coastal plains, suffers from a noticeable increase in its salinity, as is the case in the Wilayat of Salalah, due to the excessive waste of groundwater in it, and also due to the intrusion of sea water into it, and other pollution that affects the beaches there as a result of the movements and residues of existing oil tankers If it is in the Sea of Oman or the Strait of Hormuz. The Sultanate of Oman is dominated by the desert climate, which is characterized by dryness, and the semi-arid climate known as steppes; Where the temperature rises on most days of the year, except for some highlands and islands; Where the temperature in the summer exceeds forty-five degrees, and in the winter it does not drop below twenty degrees, and most of the winter rains are volatile in terms of quantity, and the amounts of rain abound in the mountainous heights, and decrease significantly in the Al-Batinah Governorate. The torrential valleys in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as the reefs, as a result of rainfall in the heights, and therefore the people of the country were interested in small canals, and also dug aflaj, built dams, and other maintenance work to preserve the water reserves in the country. The Sultanate's climate varies from one governorate to another. Humidity abounds in the coast despite the intense heat in the interior regions. As for the highlands, there is no doubt that the climate is moderate.