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          سلطنة عُمان
Sultanate of Oman
   
                                            Flag                                                    National Emblem

 

CapitalMuscat (largest city)
Location23°36′N, 58°33′E
Official languagesArabic
GovernmentMonarchy
Area309,500 km² (70th)
 119,498 sq mi
Population2006 estimate 3,204,897[1] (139th)
 2003 census 2,300,000 
Density8.3/km² (182th)
 21.5/sq mi
CurrencyRial (OMR)
Time zone(UTC+4)  Summer (DST) (UTC+4)
Internet TLDom
Calling Code968

 

 

Sultanate of Oman is a country in southwest Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west, and Yemen on the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. 

 

 

 

 

Oman is divided into three governorates (muhafazah) and five regions (mintaqat). The regions are subdivided into districts (wilayat). The governorates and regions are:

 

 

RegionsGovernorates
1. Ad Dakhiliyah 6. Dhofar 
2. Al  Dhahirah7. Musandam 
3. Al Batinah 8. Muscat 
4. Al Wusta  
5. Alshaarqiyah 

 

 

Oman’s Government Units:

 

Ministry of Civil Service: http://www.mocs.gov.om/

 

Ministry of Higher Education: http://www.mohe.gov.om/

 

Sultan Qaboos University: http://www.squ.edu.om/

 

Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.om/

 

Ministry of National Economy: http://www.moneoman.gov.om/index.asp

 

Ministry of Health: http://www.mohoman.gov.om/

 

Oman News Agency: http://www.omannews.com  

 

Ministry of Tourism: http://www.omantourism.gov.om/

 

 

Tourism in Oman Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadis, deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring GCC nations (Wadis in particular). Jebel Shams is Oman's tallest mountain, highest point, and is a popular destination for camping. Most of the major malls are located in Muscat, the capital. The largest mall in the country is the Muscat City Centre. Other popular tourist activities include sand skiing in the desert, mountain-climbing, camel racing, and camping.

 

The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is the Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival; however it is held in August in Salalah, Dhofar. During this latter event, mountains are packed as a result of the cool breeze weather during that period of time which rarely occurs in Muscat.

 

 

Here some of the Pictures:

 

Albostan Hotel

 

Alwahiba Sand

 

Matrah Market

 

Nakhal Fort

 

Nizwa Market
 
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