Barka, Oman
| Barka | |
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 Barka
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| Coordinates: 23°42′33″N 57°33′13″E / 23.70917°N 57.55361°ECoordinates: 23°42′33″N 57°33′13″E / 23.70917°N 57.55361°E | |
| Country |
 Oman
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| Subdivision | Al Batinah Region |
| Time zone | UTC+4:00 United Arab Emirates Standard Time |
Barka (Arabic: بركاء) is a coastal city in the region Al Bāţinah, in northern Oman.
The town is emerging as a tourist resort. Nearby is Bait Na'aman (Nu'man), a four-towered fort of the 17th-century iman Bil'arab bin Sultan, renovated in 1991. The town is also known for "bull butting," a pushing contest between specially raised great Brahmin bulls, and for its halwa confectionery.
There are two major resorts in Barka, the Al-Sawadi resort and the Al-Nahda resort. In addition, a new quarter is now under construction in Barka, called "Blue City" (المدينة الزقاء), located in Sawadi. The development is 8 km from Sawadi beach, and many international companies are involved in Barka development projects. There is an estimated $15 billion in new construction currently taking place in Barka.
Al Meera Hypermarket
Barka is the site of several power and water plants including:
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