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GPS Coordinates Muscat: Latitude: 23° 36' 0" N Longitude: 58° 35' 0" E Decimal:23.6°, 58.583333° |
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Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is the 450th largest city of the World. It is also the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. Muscat is located in northeast Oman The Tropic of Cancer passes south of the area. It is bordered to its west by the plains of the Al Batinah Region and to its east by Ash Sharqiyah Region. The interior plains of the Ad Dakhiliyah Region border Muscat to the south, while the Gulf of Oman forms the northern and western periphery of the city. The water along to coast of Muscat runs deep, forming two natural harbours, in Muttrah and Muscat. The Western Al Hajar Mountains run through the northern coastline of the city. Activity in the area around Muscat dates back to the 6th century BCE in Ras al-Hamra, where burial sites of fishermen have been found. Remnants of Harappan pottery indicate some contact with the Indus Valley Civilisation. Muscat's notability as a port was acknowledged as early as the 1st century. |
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