Country Oman Capital Ibri | Area 37,000 km² University Ibrict | |
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Al Dhahirah (Arabic: 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.
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Map of Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman
Provinces
Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):
Regional Subdivision Review before 2007
Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from those two wilayats in October, 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya (Province), of Al Sinaihah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.
References
Ad Dhahirah Governorate Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA