The Sultanate of Oman is the third largest nation on the Arabian Peninsula situated on the Eastern edge of Arabia. With 1700Km of beautiful coastline, Oman's shores face directly onto the Indian Ocean, giving rise to the name, The Arabian sea. For centuries this magnificent and diverse land was referred to as Arabia Felix. The true reason for this is thought to be based largely on the warm & hospitable virtues of Oman's people. A land steeped in history, dating back over 5000years.
Today although blessed with modern infrastructure, the land of Frankincense has retained its sense of hospitality and friendliness. The stunning natural beauty of Oman's majestic mountains, undulating contours of the Sharqiya Desert (Wahiba Sands) and the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter), the surprising lush green wooded hills of Dhofar and a pristine underwater world of coral reefs where tropical marine life flourish, offer visitors a truly special experience.
We take this occasion to present you with a view of our country, and hope that we can soon welcome you, as we have countless travellers since the beginning of time…
Area
:
309,500 sq km (119,500 sq miles).
Population
:
2,538,000 (official estimate 2002).
Population Density
:
8.2 per sq km.
Capital
:
Muscat. Population: 685,676 (2001).
Geography
:
The Sultanate of Oman occupies the southeastern tip of the Arabian
Peninsula with almost 1700km (1062 miles) of coastline stretching along the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf. It is bordered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west and the Republic of Yemen to the south. The United Arab Emirates lies to the northwest of Oman and to the east lies the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Religion
:
Predominantly Ibadi Muslim, with Shi'ite Muslim, Sunni Muslim
and Hindu minorities.
Time
:
GMT + 4.
Electricity
:
220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.
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