Dhofar is the largest governorate located in southern Oman. It has a tropical climate with cool, humid summers and warm winters due to mountain clouds and seasonal heavy rainfall. Dhofar's geography includes mountains, desert, and green land, and its flora features plants like frankincense trees, sea lavender, and mangroves. Key cultural sites in Dhofar include its international airport, large seaport, and sites that showcase a mixture of traditional Omani heritage and international influences. Popular tourist destinations are Souq al husun market, Nabi Ayoub tomb, Sultan Qaboos Mosque, and Marneef Cave.

1. DHOFAR-OMAN
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2. WHERE IS DHOFAR LOCATED?
• Dhofar is the largest
governorate in Oman. It lies
in Southern Oman.

3. GEOGRAPHY
• Mountains
• Desert
• Green land

4. DHOFAR’S CLIMATE
• Dhofar has a tropical climate.
• Clouds keep the summer cool and humid, while
the winter is warm.
• Heavy seasonal rainfall.

5. FLORA OF OMAN
Boswellia sacra
sea-lavender
frankincense tree Zygophyllaceae
white mangrove Bienertia cycloptera

6. FAUNA OF
OMAN

7. KEY CULTURAL SITES
• It has an International Airport,
one of the largest seaports in
the Middle East.
• Combination of cultures. It is a
mixture of traditional Omani
heritage and an international
way of living.

8. TOURISM IN OMAN
• Souq al husun
• Nabi Ayoub tomb.
• Sultan Qaboos Mousque.
• Marneef Cave