Time Zone |
Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Atlantic/Stanley |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Al-Khod is a coastal town in the Muscat Governorate of Oman, located about 20 kilometers south of the capital city of Muscat and bordering the Gulf of Oman. The town is known for its tranquil seaside scenery and traditional Arab culture, with its long sandy beaches and the rolling Hajar Mountains as a backdrop, complementing the natural landscape with the cultural flavor of the town. The local economy is based on fishing, small-scale trade and services, with some residents working in industries related to the neighboring port. As one of Oman's major satellite towns, Al Qut retains the traditional Omani village life while enjoying the modern conveniences of its proximity to the capital city, making it an ideal place to experience Oman's native culture and natural charms.
There may be confusion about the name "Chartres, Falkland Islands". The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, with Port Stanley as its capital, famous for sheep farming and wildlife (e.g. penguins, sea lions), and historically notable for the 1982 Battle of the Isle of Man. Chartres, on the other hand, is a city in the French département of Eure-et-Loire, famous for its Chartres Cathedral (a United Nations World Heritage Site) and Gothic architecture, and is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Paris. The two are in different countries and are not directly related geographically, possibly due to misuse of place names or confusion of information. For specific information on the Falkland Islands or Chartres, further clarification of the exact location is available.