Liwa Province
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Liwa
لوى | |
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| Country |  Oman |
| Governorate | Al Batinah North Governorate |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 184,897 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (+4) |
Liwa is a province (wilayat) in Al Batinah Region of Oman. It lies north of Sohar and has a lively market place where local produce and fresh fish are sold. Liwa is approximately 277 kilometers from the capital Muscat and the second state way from UAE north border.
Etymology
[edit]Liwa in Arabic derives from the word for "swirl," and the province was allegedly named Liwa because the fronds of palm trees swirled around its central fort.[citation needed]
History
[edit]Liwa is home to many historical landmarks, especially forts. Liwa Fort is located on a hill in the middle of the province, and contains five towers and a small castle in the middle known as Al-Qasaba. Historically, this fort was regarded as the center of Liwa province, and the headquarters of the mayor and local administration.
Fazah Castle which was built during the 19th-century reign of Said bin Sultan, and the castle was built to manage and lead the village of Fazah, as well as provide storage for ammunition, weapons, and dried food.[citation needed]
24°31′N 56°34′E / 24.51°N 56.57°E
References
[edit]- ^ "Population - DATA PORTAL". National Centre for Statistics & Information. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
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