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Oman
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Northern Oman is the region hosting the capital city Muscat, fertile Al-Batinah coast, majestic Hajar Mountains and the Musandam Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the north and Saudi Arabia to the west.
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A world heritage site made up of five ancient irrigation systems. They are located in the regions of Ash Sharqiyah and Al Batinah, in the Hajar Mountains.
Archaeological s in the Hajar Mountains. UNESCO describes it as the "most complete collection of settlements and necropolises from the 3rd millennium B.C. in the world."
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the historic capital and largest city
oasis town with a
border crossing town adjacent to Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates
capital of Musandam Peninsula and historic port to Iran
home the best-known fort in Oman
the legendary home of Sindbad
land of Wadis and Suqs
a majestic range of mountains that display a mosaic of colours.
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