Oman

The Sultanate of Oman  is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, it also shares a marine border with Pakistan to the north-east. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.

The country is a monarchy. The capital of the Sultanate is Muscat.

Divisions
Since 28 October 2011, Oman is divided into eleven governorates (muhafazah): Below the governorates, Oman is divided into provinces.
 * Ad Dakhiliyah
 * Ad Dhahirah North
 * Al Batinah North
 * Al Batinah South
 * Al Buraimi
 * Al Wusta
 * Ash Sharqiyah North
 * Ash Sharqiyah South
 * Dhofar
 * Masqat
 * Musandam

Climate
Oman has a hot climate and very little rainfall. Annual rainfall in Muscat averages 100 mm, falling mostly in January. Dhofar is subject to the southwest monsoon, and rainfall up to 640 mm has been recorded in the rainy season from late June to October. While the mountain areas receive more rainfall, some parts of the coast, particularly near the island of Masirah, sometimes receive no rain at all within the course of a year. The climate generally is very hot, with temperatures reaching around 50 °C (peak) in the hot season, from May to September.

Related pages

 * List of rivers of Oman
 * Oman at the Olympics
 * Oman national football team

Other websites

 * Pictures of Oman