Seeb

Summary

Al-Seeb, As Seeb or As Sib (Arabic: ٱلسِّيْب, romanizedAs-Sīb) is a coastal fishing province, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878.[1]

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As-Sīb (ٱلسِّيْب)
A mosque in As-Seeb
A mosque in As-Seeb
Seeb is located in Oman
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Location in Oman
Seeb is located in Middle East
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Seeb (Middle East)
Seeb is located in West and Central Asia
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Seeb (West and Central Asia)
Coordinates: 23°40′49″N 58°10′57″E / 23.68028°N 58.18250°E / 23.68028; 58.18250
Country Oman
RegionMuscat
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total470,878
Time zoneUTC+4 (+4)

Landmarks include the Naseem Garden, the Royal Stables and Equestrian Centre, Royal Guard of Oman Technical College, the palace of Bait al Barakah, Muscat International Airport (formerly known as "Seeb International Airport") and Markaz al Bahja.[2]

History edit

The "Fort of Sibo" was located here. It complemented the defence of Muscat Square, which was one of its first and most important roles.[3] It was part of a series of fortified cities that the Portuguese put up to control access to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, like Khor Fakan, Muscat, Sohar, Seeb, Qurayyat and Muttrah. It has been demolished, at its former location today stands the Muscat International Airport. As-Seeb is known for being the venue in which the Treaty of Seeb agreement took place between the Imamate of Oman and the Sultanate of Muscat on 25 September 1920. This treaty divided Oman into two distinct regions, the hinterland and the coast, which were separated historically by the Hajar Mountains.[4][5]

Regions edit

The province has many different district that are diverse in culture and nature, these include Al Khoudh, where Sultan Qaboos University is located, Al-Mabellah, Al-Hail, Ar-Rusail, Muscat Hills, and Wadi Lawami.[citation needed]

Intelligence gathering edit

In June 2014 The Register disclosed that Seeb is the location of a "beyond top secret" GCHQ internet monitoring site.[6]

Sports edit

Al-Seeb Club and Al-Shabab are located in Seeb.[citation needed]

Wadi Al-Khoudh edit

Wadi Al-Khoudh is a Valley in Al-Seeb which is a major tourist attraction for locals and foreigners, and it is located near Old Al-Khoudh Village in the state, The valley is most popular for off-road adventurers. The valley has a beautiful mixture of mesmerizing sights varying from clear water pools, green outcrops, and rock formations and is recommended for a picnic.[7]

Climate edit

Seeb has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with very hot summers and warm winters. Precipitation is low, and falls mainly in the months from December to April.[8]

Climate data for Seeb
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.2
(93.6)
37.0
(98.6)
41.4
(106.5)
44.0
(111.2)
47.0
(116.6)
48.3
(118.9)
49.2
(120.6)
46.8
(116.2)
43.6
(110.5)
42.0
(107.6)
37.8
(100.0)
33.0
(91.4)
49.2
(120.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25.5
(77.9)
26.1
(79.0)
29.8
(85.6)
34.7
(94.5)
39.5
(103.1)
40.4
(104.7)
38.6
(101.5)
36.2
(97.2)
36.3
(97.3)
35.0
(95.0)
30.5
(86.9)
27.1
(80.8)
33.3
(92.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 21.3
(70.3)
21.9
(71.4)
25.2
(77.4)
29.8
(85.6)
34.2
(93.6)
35.2
(95.4)
34.3
(93.7)
32.0
(89.6)
31.4
(88.5)
29.7
(85.5)
25.7
(78.3)
22.6
(72.7)
28.6
(83.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.3
(63.1)
17.6
(63.7)
20.7
(69.3)
24.7
(76.5)
29.1
(84.4)
30.6
(87.1)
30.4
(86.7)
28.4
(83.1)
27.5
(81.5)
24.9
(76.8)
20.9
(69.6)
18.5
(65.3)
24.2
(75.6)
Record low °C (°F) 11.5
(52.7)
12.5
(54.5)
14.4
(57.9)
17.5
(63.5)
19.6
(67.3)
24.5
(76.1)
25.0
(77.0)
23.3
(73.9)
23.0
(73.4)
17.5
(63.5)
14.3
(57.7)
14.4
(57.9)
11.5
(52.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 12.8
(0.50)
24.5
(0.96)
15.9
(0.63)
17.1
(0.67)
7.0
(0.28)
0.9
(0.04)
0.2
(0.01)
0.8
(0.03)
0.0
(0.0)
1.0
(0.04)
6.8
(0.27)
13.3
(0.52)
100.3
(3.95)
Average relative humidity (%) 63 64 58 45 42 49 60 67 63 55 60 65 58
Mean monthly sunshine hours 268.6 244.8 278.3 292.5 347.4 325.7 277.7 278.6 303.9 316.9 291.9 267.0 3,493.3
Source: NOAA (1979–1990)[8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Oman: Governorates, Major Cities & Villages". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  2. ^ Darke, Diana; Shields, Sandra (1 December 2006). Oman: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-84162-168-5. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Fortalezas.org".
  4. ^ Dr Francis Owtram. "A Close Relationship: Britain and Oman Since 1750". QDL.
  5. ^ "BBC Middle East: Oman profile - Timeline (25 April 2018)". BBC News.
  6. ^ Duncan Campbell (3 June 2014). "Revealed: GCHQ's beyond top secret middle eastern internet spy base". The Register.
  7. ^ "Wadi Al Khoudh – OmanTripper". Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  8. ^ a b "Seeb Climate Normals 1979-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 15, 2013.

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