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Elevation | 2,980 to 3,075 m (9,777 to 10,089 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 2,818 m (9,245 ft) [1] |
Listing | Country high point Ultra |
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Jabal Shams
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Location | Oman |
Range | Al Hajar Mountains |
Jebel Shams Arabic: جبل شمس, (mountain of sun) is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest mountain of the country and part of Al Hajar Mountains range. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (149 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to just above 0°C (32°F).
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