Into how many administrative Governorates (Muhafazat) is the Sultanate of Oman currently divided?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 11 Governorates
- Step 1: Under current administrative restructuring, the Sultanate of Oman is divided into 11 Governorates (Muhafazat):
- Step 2: Muscat, Dhofar, Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah, Al Dhahirah, and Al Wusta.
Answer
11 Governorates.
Why not the others: '7 Governorates' was the older division before Batinah and Sharqiyah were divided into North and South and Buraimi was separated; '14 Governorates' overcounts; '9 Governorates' omits several governorates.
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