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About this location:  Salalah is spread out along the coast with a population of around 132,000.  It is the most densely populated wilayat in the region and, therefore, the largest city in Dhofar region.  There are modern hospitals, schools and colleges and there are still some fine old houses among the many new ones along the 3 kilometer long corniche.

The naturally beautiful setting is enhanced by many public parks and gardens.  The main roads wind through orchards of coconut, banana, papaya and mangoes, which run parallel to the coast.

There is a tropical atmosphere and one can find many stands along the way selling fresh coconut milk and a variety of other fresh fruit combinations.  Traditional occupations include arable and dairy farming, boat building and fishing, jewellery-making, leather and needleworks.

These pictures were taken during the month of June. However, come end of June the rains will begin and for the next three months the landscape turns green.  Regardless of color, it is a place of scenic beauty.