Musandam Governorate, Northeastern governorate in Musandam Peninsula, Oman
The Musandam Governorate occupies 1,800 square kilometers of mountainous terrain and extends into the Strait of Hormuz from the Arabian Peninsula.
The region maintained tribal autonomy until 1970 when British and Trucial Oman Scout forces established a permanent Omani military presence in the territory.
The northern areas near Kumzar maintain their linguistic heritage with Kumzari, a southwestern Iranian language connected to Larestani and Luri traditions.
Visitors can reach the governorate through Ras al-Khaimah in the UAE via Route 2 or take direct flights from Muscat to Khasab airport.
The governorate functions as an exclave, completely separated from mainland Oman by the United Arab Emirates territory.
Location: Oman
Capital city: Khasab
Website: https://www.mg.gov.om/
Shares border with: Dibba Al-Hisn, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
Website: https://mg.gov.om
GPS coordinates: 26.00000,56.30000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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