Oman, [b] officially the Sultanate of Oman, [c] is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia.It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.The capital and largest city is Muscat.Oman has a population of about 5.28 million as of 2024, which is a 4.60% population increase from 2023. [11] It is the 123rd most …

Mar 3, 2024 · Our list of tips will help any traveler get the most out of their trip to culturally rich and ultra-hospitable Oman © Emily_M_Wilson / Getty Images. In Oman, visitors find pristine desert landscapes and nature experiences, all in a modern Gulf country with a vibrant cultural heritage.

5 days ago · Oman, country occupying the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. Renowned in ancient times for its frankincense and metalworking, Oman occupies a strategically important location, for which it has long been a prize for empire builders.

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.

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Sep 7, 2023 · Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. It is strategically placed at the mouth of the Gulf at the south-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula.

Oct 2, 2024 · Oman is one of the Middle East’s most peaceful and welcoming countries, with craggy mountains, windblown deserts and endless beaches. During the rule of Sultan Qaboos (1970 to 2020), Oman was transformed from an internationally isolated country with just five kilometres of asphalt road to a peaceful, developed society.

Dec 6, 2023 · In the late 18th century, the nascent sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, although the sultanate never became a British colony.

Dec 21, 2021 · The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered from Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, the nascent sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, although the sultanate never became a British colony.

5 days ago · Oman - Culture, Traditions, Heritage: Oman is a tribal society, although tribal influence is gradually declining. Its predominantly Ibāḍī Muslim population observes social customs that—though still conservative by Western standards—are markedly less strict than those of neighbouring Saudi Arabia.