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Encyclopedia > Regions of Oman

Oman is divided into eight regions (mintaqah). These regions are subdivided into smaller districts (wilayat) The last two are governorates (muhafazat; singular - muhafazah).


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The Sultanate of Oman is a country in western Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
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