Gulf Tourism in Governorates and Regions Sultanate of Oman

24 May 2012

~¤©§][ Governorate of Dhofar ][§©¤~

The Governorate of Dhofar:

Dhofar is one of governorates in Sultanate of Oman.

Dhofar blessed with a wealth of advantages, Made it occupies a prominent place among the other regions of the Arabian Peninsula, The climate alone in distinct moderation throughout the year, The temperature does not exceed 33 degrees Celsius, Even in the summer, While much heat in the regions of the Arabian Peninsula other, Where each of up to 33 degrees Celsius.

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And are affected by the Governorate of Dhofar during the fall, Connection between the months ( June and September ) monsoons - South west - coming across the Indian Ocean, These winds and cause the spread of fog and mist and summer rainfall, And more water in the areas of the springs, And cover the mountain regions green carpet of grass, And adorned with cattle and camels and sheep.

There are also mountain villages scattered, Above those green slopes, Dates back some of the areas in Dhofar to the pre-birth, Has been known for producing the finest types of chewing gum, Which was used for religious rituals in - Ancient Egypt - and Mesopotamia - and the country's Roman - and Greece - and India - which is still produced to this day.

And includes a number of state prosecutors and administrative centers, The population of the province of Dhofar according to the census, in 2003 215,960 people.

Governorate of Dhofar is divided administratively into ten Wilayats are:

1- Wilayat Salalah.

~¤©§][ Definition of Salalah ][§©¤~

2- Wilayat Taqah.

~¤©§][ Definition of Taqah ][§©¤~

3- Wilayat Mirbat.

~¤©§][ Definition of Mirbat ][§©¤~

4- Wilayat Sadah.

~¤©§][ Definition of Sadah ][§©¤~

5- Wilayat Shalim and Island Hallaniyyat.

~¤©§][ Definition of Shalim and Islands Hallaniyyat ][§©¤~