Jebel Akhdar (Oman)
The Jebel Akhdar (Arabic: ٱلْجَبَل ٱلْأَخْضَر, romanized: Al-Jabal Al-Akhḍar, lit. 'The Green Mountain') is one of the Hajar Mountains in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m (9,780 ft) and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level. Jebel Akhdar is famous for its labyrinth of wadis and terraced orchards, where pomegranates, apricots and roses grow in abundance due to its mild Mediterranean climate. Nearby is Jabal Shams, the highest peak in Oman and the Hajar range.
| Jebel Akhdar | |
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Terraces in Jebel Akhdar, 2011 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,980 m (9,780 ft) |
| Coordinates | 23.1°N 57.4°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Al-Jabal Al-Akhḍar (ٱلْجَبَل ٱلْأَخْضَر (Arabic)) |
| Geography | |
Jebel Akhdar Location in Oman Jebel Akhdar Jebel Akhdar (Middle East) Jebel Akhdar Jebel Akhdar (West and Central Asia) | |
| Location | Oman |
| Parent range | Al-Hajar Mountains |
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