Ad Dhahirah Region (Az̧ Z̧āhirah)
Al Dhahirah (محافظة الظاهرة; Muḥāfaẓat aẓ-Ẓāhirah) is one of the governorates (muhafazah) of Oman. It was previously a region (mintaqah). It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.
The governorate is the location of the biggest oil field in Oman, Yibal, which started operations in 1968.
The governorate is the location of the biggest oil field in Oman, Yibal, which started operations in 1968.
Map - Ad Dhahirah Region (Az̧ Z̧āhirah)
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Country - Oman
Flag of Oman |
From the 17th century, the Omani Sultanate was an empire, vying with the Portuguese and British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence and control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. When its power declined in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom. For over 300 years, the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefit. The UK recognized Oman's geographical importance as a trading hub that secured their trading lanes in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean and protected their empire in the Indian sub-continent. Historically, Muscat was the principal trading port of the Persian Gulf region.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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OMR | Omani rial | رع. | 3 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
EN | English language |
UR | Urdu |