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Where are the Hajar Mountains located in Oman?
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The Hajar Mountains are a prominent mountain chain located in northern Oman. They form an arc that stretches southeastward, running parallel to the coast of the Gulf of Oman.12
The range extends from the Musandam Peninsula in the northwest to the area near RaĘžs (cape) Al-Ḥadd, which marks the extreme northeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The mountains are divided into two main sectionsâthe Western Hajar and the Eastern Hajarâby the central divide of Wadi SamÄĘžil.12