In many parts of the sultanate, there are pockets of residence spread over vast areas. Some of these areas are remote and difficult to reach via land or urban transportation. One example is the Musandam Peninsula, it is an exclave of Oman, separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. The Musandam Peninsula has an area of 1,800 square kilometers (695 sq mi) and a population of 28,727 people. It is located 500 kilometers from Muscat and consists of mountains and coastline. Madha is located halfway between the Musandam Peninsula and the main body of Oman. It is part of the Musandam governorate, covering approximately 75 km2 (29 sq mi). Access to Musandam by land is possible through coast road from the United Arab Emirates, by using passenger ferry or by air.