for its silver jewelry which is considered to be the best in the country. Its people are masters in making khanjars (curved daggers), recognised for their distinctive style and patterns. They also make copper ware, coffee pots, swords, leather goods and pottery. Falaj Daris Falaj Daris, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest falaj, or irrigation system, in Oman. It provides the surrounding countryside with much-needed water for farming. Al Ghantuq and Dhoot are two other important irrigation systems in Nizwa. Farming is widely practiced and the town's immense palm farms stretch for eight kilometers along the course of two wadis, Kalbouh and Al Abiad. Economy Historically, Nizwa was known for producing mats from straw. As of 1920, the city was described as having a "thriving" metalworking industry. Education University of Nizwa University of Technology and Applied Sciences Indian School Nizwa, a high school for international students with an Indian majority Pakistan School Nizwa, a co-educational Pakistani school, founded in 1994 under the patronage of Embassy of Pakistan Transport A short drive from Nizwa centre is the old village of Tanuf, known for its seasonal waterfalls. Waterfalls in Tanuf are unique to the area within the steep mountain sides and the water reservoir. Nizwa is connected to the UAE city of Al Ain by road, via the Mezyad border post. This road also goes past the Provinces of Ibri and Dhank. Notable people Ahmed Al-Harrasi, is an Omani scientist and a professor of organic chemistry at University of Nizwa. Arshad Al-Alawi, is an Omani professional footballer. Alkhattab Alhinai, is the Deputy Chairman of Oman State Council. Bal'arab bin Himyar, was an Omani Imam, a member of Yaruba dynasty. See also List of cities in Oman References Sources Scheerpenzel, E: Oman Then and Now SPB Academic Publishing, 2000. Antonio Farach, Lucille Umali – Times of Oman / Shabiba (2011) "The Great Fort of Nizwa" External links https://www.ncsi.gov.om/Elibrary/LibraryContentDoc/bar_Census%20Final%20Result%202010_388bd9c6-a938-467d-8c92-f6950cc1785f.pdf Populated places in Oman Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate