11 governorates
Governorates of Oman
Facts: the map of Oman
- On the map
- 11 governorates
- Most neighbours
- Ad Dakhiliyah: 7
- No land border with another governorate on the map
- Musandam
Fun facts: Governorates of Oman
- Musandam is cut off from the rest of Oman by the UAE and overlooks the Strait of Hormuz.
- Madha is an Omani enclave inside the UAE, and inside Madha lies a UAE enclave: Nahwa.
- In summer, the khareef rains turn Dhofar's mountains green.
- Dhofar's frankincense trees are part of the 'Land of Frankincense', a World Heritage Site.
Test yourself
How many governorates does Oman have?
Oman is divided into 11 governorates.
What is the biggest governorate in Oman?
Dhofar.
What is the smallest governorate in Oman?
Musandam.
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The governorates of Oman
No flags or capitals: those are the answers!
- Ad Dakhiliyah
- Ad Dhahirah
- Al Buraimi
- Al Wusta
- Dhofar
- Musandam
- Muscat
- North Al Batinah
- North Al Sharqiyah
- South Al Batinah
- South Al Sharqiyah