Which governorate in northwestern Oman borders both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and is known for the oasis cities of Ibri and Yanqul?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Al Dhahirah Governorate
- Step 1: Al Dhahirah Governorate occupies the western inland piedmont of the Hajar Mountains.
- Step 2: Its regional center is Ibri, historically a major camel caravan crossroads linking the Omani interior with the Arabian Peninsula and the Rub' al Khali.
Answer
Al Dhahirah Governorate.
Why not the others: 'Al Buraimi Governorate' borders the UAE city of Al Ain; 'Al Dakhiliyah Governorate' is the central interior around Nizwa; 'North Al Batinah Governorate' is on the northern coast.
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