OMAN

Oman is a country situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Arabian

Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and United Arab
Emirates (UAE).

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History
Arabs migrated to Oman from the 9th century BC onward, and conversion to Islam occurred in
the 7th century AD Muscat, the capital of the geographical area known as Oman, was occupied
by the Portuguese from 1508 to 1648. Then it fell to Ottoman Turks, but in 1741, Ahmad ibn
Sa'id forced them out, and the descendants of Sultan Ahmad rule Oman

Geography
Oman is a 1,000-mile-long (1,700 km) coastal plain at the southeast tip of the Arabian Peninsula
lying on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi
Arabia, and Yemen. The country is the size of Kansas.
Government
Absolute monarchy.

The administrative system of the State under His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin

Said Al Said consists of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Ministry of Palace
Office, the Cabinet of Ministers and Secretariat of the Cabinet, the
Specialised Councils, the Governorates and the Council of Oman (Majlis
Oman).
 Natural resources: petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium,
gypsum, natural gas
Natural hazards: summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior;
periodic droughts
Environment—current issues: rising soil salinity; beach pollution from oil spills; very
limited natural fresh water resources

Area: 309,500 km²
Border countries: Saudi Arabia 676 km, United
Arab Emirates 410 km, Yemen 288 km
Coastline: 2,092 km

Climate

SeaWiFS captured this dust cloud blowing out over the Arabian Sea from Oman.
March 12, 2000
With the exception of Dhofar region, which has a strong monsoon climate and
receives warm winds from the Indian Ocean, the climate of Oman is extremely hot
and dry most of the year.
Map references: Middle East
Area—comparative: slightly smaller than Kansas
Land boundaries: 
total: 1,374 km 
border countries: Saudi Arabia 676 km, UAE 410 km, Yemen 288 km
Coastline: 2,092 km
Terrain: vast central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south

The total population of Oman is estimated to be 2,845,000 (2009 est.)

The overall population density was only about 9 persons per sq km
(about 20 per sq mi).
The capital is Masqat (Muscat)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 46% (female 480,974; male 498,619)
15-64 years: 51% (female 493,685; male 593,740)
65 years and over: 3% (female 31,826; male 26,245) (July 1995 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:
total population: 70.25 years
male: 68.31 years
female: 72.29 years (1995 est.)
Population growth rate: 3.71% (1995 est.)
Labor force: 430,000 (est.) by occupation: agriculture 40% (est.)
Birth rate: 38.05 births/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Death rate: 5 deaths/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Infant mortality rate: 34.3 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.)
Total fertility rate: 6.16 children born/woman (1995 est.)
Net migration rate: 4.09 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects
Nationality: noun: Omani(s) adjective: Omani
Ethnic divisions: Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan,
Bangladeshi)
Religions: Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu
Omani Social Life
With a great amount of oil revenue, Oman has
modernized itself with a sound infra structure, roads,
communication systems, hospitals and places of
tourist attraction. Women are increasingly
participating in national activities. However, western
influences are quite restricted in the nation as an
attempt to safeguard the interests of religion and
tradition.
 National Dress - Men

The national dress for Omani men is a

simple, ankle-length, collarless gown with
long sleeves called the dishdasha. The
colour most frequently worn is white,
although a variety of other colours such
as black, blue, brown and lilac can also be
seen. Its main adornment is a tassel
(furakha) sewn into the neckline, which
can be impregnated with perfume

The Khanjar
The curved dagger, the khanjar is a
distinguishing feature of the Omani
personality as well as an important
symbol of male elegance. It is
traditionally worn at the waist.
Traditional Omani Food

      The Omani people are well known for their

hospitality and offers of refreshment. To be
invited into someone's home will mean coffee
(kahwa), a strong, bitter drink flavoured with
cardamom, and dates or halwa, a sticky sweet
gelatinous substance which is made from brown
sugar, eggs, honey and spices. It can be flavoured
with many different ingredients, such as nuts,
rosewater or even chocolate. Lokhemat is
another accompaniment to coffee, which are
balls of flour and yeast flavoured with cardamom
and deep fried until golden then served with a
sweet lime and cardamom syrup. The sweetness
of this dish often counteracts the bitterness of
the kahwa.
 Sports of Oman
Popular Sport Football, volleyball, basketball and
hockey.
National Team Sports 5
National Clubs 48
Colors Red, White, Green
 famous places

Jalali and Mirani fort

Rustaq Fort

Bahla Fort 

Nizwa fort