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Encyclopedia > Zufar

The Dhofar (Arabic ظفار Ẓufār) region lies in Oman, east of Yemen. Historically it was the chief source of frankincense in the world. However, its frankincense is now mostly used locally; Somalia is now the leading exporter. The largest city in the region is Salalah.


Dhofar is the only part of south Arabia directly exposed to the monsoon. As a result, it has a lush green climate. Dhofar's wet climate contrasts sharply with the neighboring barren deserts of Yemen and the remainder of Oman.


In Mormon culture, Dhofar is the most popular traditional location of the Book of Mormon land of Bountiful. This association is not widely disputed, though it is also not official specific doctrine of the LDS Church.



 

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