Dhank
Dhank (Arabic: ضنك) is a wilayah (province) of Ad Dhahirah Governorate in Oman. It borders the provinces of Al Buraimi on the northwest, Ibri on the southwest and Yanqul on the east. It has many valleys, such as Wadi Al Fateh and Wadi Qumeirah.[2][3]
Dhank
ضنك | |
|---|---|
Wilayat | |
  Dhank Location in Oman | |
| Coordinates: 23°33′N 56°15′E | |
| Country | Oman |
| Governorate | Ad Dhahirah |
| Province | Dhank |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 23,466 |
In 1870, it saw the Battle of Dhank, a key conflict to establishing the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
References
- "Population - DATA PORTAL". National Centre for Statistics & Information. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- "Oman Regions". www.omansultanate.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- Observer, Oman (2020-11-28). "WILAYAT OF DHANK : Odd topography and tourist attractions". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
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