Before 28 October 2011,
Oman was divided into five
regions (
mintaqah) and four
governorates (
muhafazah). The governorates were Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi and Musandam.
Buraimi Governorate was created in October 2006 from parts of
Ad Dhahirah Region.
Oman is divided into eleven governorates (
muhafazah) as of 28 October 2011. Each of the 11 governorates are divided into
wilayat (
provinces). == List ==