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MUSANDAM REGION :
The Musandam peninsula is the most northerly region of
Oman, covering approximately 3,000 square km of land. This province
is separated from the rest of Oman by a 70 km stretch of the
United Arab Emirates. Due to its geographical position and mountainous
terrain it was long isolated from the rest of Oman and the region
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 Graded
roads cut across the mountains have now made this region accessible.
The grandeur of Musandam can best be explored by sea. This mountainous
land mass juts out into the Straits of Hormuz giving it strategic
importance over one of the busiest shipping lanes on the globe.
The Hajar mountain range, known as the "backbone"
of Oman (stretching from the south at Ras al Hadd), reaches
Musandam and ends with the Ru'us al Jibal (Heads of Mountains),
plunging with dramatic and awesome effect into the sea. 
Musandam Peninsula has an abundance of sheltered fjords, some
only connected to the mainland by narrow cliffs. Fjords created
by fragmented rock stretching claw-like into the sea and massive
overshadowing cliffs towering above are magnificently reflected
in the water below. Small villages nestle along the tortuous
shoreline, most of them only accessible by sea. |
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Dolphins
can be sighted playing in the tranquil waters. Exploring this
beautiful area is best done with a dhow cruise or boat trips.
There are ideal spots for swimming, diving and snorkelling.
Khasab, the main town, overlooks the Gulf of Oman and the Straits
of Hormuz. The economy is diverse: fishing, agriculture and
trade. There are various tribes in this region, some living
in the interior mountains, occupying stone dwellings perched
precariously on the side of the mountains. During summer they
migrate to the coast to harvest dates and to fish.
There are sites of ancient settlements with prehistoric tombs
and rock carvings, ancient forts and watchtowers, picturesque
villages, islands and ports. Friendly inhabitants of this region
complete the picture.
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REGIONS
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Musandam
Al
Batinah
Al
Dhahirah
Al
Dakhilya
Muscat
Al
Sharqiya
Al
Wusta
Dhofar
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Oman