Musandam Peninsula

Musandam Peninsula
جَزِيْرَة مُسَنْدَم
رَأْس مُسَنْدَم
The peninsula as seen from space. Al-Khasab to the north (top) shown in green, is contrasted between the more subtle rainbow tones of the surrounding rock in this false-colour image. The term Khasab refers to the fertility of the soil.
Interactive map of Musandam Peninsula
Governorates of Oman and Emirates of the United Arab EmiratesMusandam Governorate (Oman)
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)

The Musandam Peninsula or Ruus Al Jibal is a mountainous, northeastern extension of the Arabian Peninsula, lying between the Persian Gulf to the west and the Gulf of Oman to the east; the connecting Strait of Hormuz lies to the north. Political control is divided between the United Arab Emirates and Oman.


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