List of wadis of Oman

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This is a list of wadis in Oman arranged by drainage basin.

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Persian Gulf

Gulf of Oman

Arabian Sea

Rub' al Khali

Madam Plain

Interior

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geography of Oman</span>

Oman is a country on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, situated in West Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The coast of Oman was an important part in the Omani empire and sultanate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Provinces of Oman</span> Overview of the provinces of Oman

The administrative division of Oman contains eleven governorates (muhafazah):

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jebel Al Mebrah</span> Mountain in the United Arab Emirates

Jabal Al-Mebraḥ, also known by the name Jabal Yibir, is a 1,527 m (5,010 ft) tall mountain in the Emirate of Fujairah, the U.A.E.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gulf of Oman desert and semi-desert</span>

The Gulf of Oman desert and semi-desert is a coastal ecoregion on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in Oman and the United Arab Emirates at the northeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The climate is hot and dry, with gravelly plains and savanna with thorny acacia trees inland from the coast. Along the coast there are mixture of habitats that include mangrove swamps, lagoons and mudflats. The mangrove areas are dominated by Avicennia marina and the savanna by Prosopis cineraria and Vachellia tortilis. Masirah Island is an important breeding area for the loggerhead sea turtle and other sea turtles also occur here, as well as a great variety of birds, some resident and some migratory. There are some protected areas, but in general the habitats have been degraded by the grazing of livestock, especially camels and goats; they are also at risk from oil spills, off-road driving and poaching.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate</span> Governorate of Oman

Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate is a governorate of Oman. It was created on 28 October 2011, when Ash Sharqiyah Region was split into Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate and Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate. The centre of the governorate is the wilāyah (province) of Ibra.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jabal Ar Rahrah</span> Mountain in the UAE

Jabal Ar Rahrah is a peak in the Hajar Mountains, northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. It has a height of 1,691 metres, and is situated entirely within the United Arab Emirates, at the coordinates 25.94419°N, 56.15219°E.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jabal Rahabah</span> Mountain in the UAE

Jabal Rahabah, is a peak in the Hajar Mountains, northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. At 1,543 m (5,062 ft), it is one of the highest peaks in the UAE, located entirely within the territory of the Emirates

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Jib</span> Wadi in the UAE

The Wadi Jib is a valley or dry river with intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, belonging to the drainage basin of Wadi Bih, north-east of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Khabb</span> Wadi in the UAE

The Wadi Khabb is a valley or dry river, with intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Ghalilah</span> Wadi in the UAE

The Wadi Ghalilah is a valley or dry river, with intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Nahela</span> River in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

The Wadi Nahela, also known as Wādī Ghēl, Wadi Ghil, Wadi Nahail, Wadi Nahala, Wadi Nehaila or Wadi Nuhaila, is a dry valley or river with intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located at the northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jabal Al Harim</span> Mountain in Oman

Jabal Al Harim or Jebel Al Harim is a peak located in the Hajar Mountains range, north of the Sultanate of Oman, in the Musandam Governorate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Kub</span> River in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

The Wadi Kub, is a dry valley or river with intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirates of Fujairah and Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Khabb Shamsi</span> River in Musandam, Oman

The Wadi Khabb Shamsi, is a valley or dry river, with ephemeral or intermittent flow, flowing almost exclusively during the rainy season, located west of the Musandam Governorate, in the Sultanate of Oman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jebel Qihwi</span> Mountain in Oman

Jebel Qihwi or Jabal Qa'wah, along with the Jabal Al Harim and Jabal Bil Ays / Jebel Jais, are the three highest and most representative mountains of the Musandam Governorate, in Oman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Al Himriyyah</span> River in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

The Wadi Al Himriyyah is a valley or dry river, with ephemeral or intermittent flow, flowing almost exclusively during the rainy season, located northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Hatta</span> Wadi in Oman and UAE

The Wadi Hatta is a valley or dry river with ephemeral or intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located north of Oman, in the Al Batinah North; and to the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the enclave of Hatta (Dubai).

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