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Rub al-Kahli desert and the land of frankincense
Read more: Rub al-Kahli desert and the land of frankincenseSunset in the desert! What an experience on the dunes of the “Empty Quarter” three hours drive north from Salalah. The colors, the calmness and the slience are just mind-blowing.
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Dhofar’s wildlife – more diverse than expected
Read more: Dhofar’s wildlife – more diverse than expectedThe Jemen Chameleon is a smart creature! When crossing the road as in the picture above it dresses itself in shiny green-yellow, so drivers like me can see the slowly moving animal early enough. Once the side of the road is reached the outfit is immediately changed to a brown camouflage look. Incredible!
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Dhofar – A green coast strip between desert and sea
Read more: Dhofar – A green coast strip between desert and seaDhofar, the south-western governorate in Oman, is blessed by its specific and unique location: a slightly curved coastline with the Indian Ocean and a steep mountain range up to 2’000 meters high separates the region around Salalah from the desert in the north, east and west. This topography allows for monsoon between July and September.…