Monday, February 12, 2007

XX-Jebel Shams

Jebel Shams (mountain of sun) is a mountain located in northeastern Oman. It is the highest mountain of the country and part of Al Hajar Mountains range. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (149 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20 °C and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C.