Oman Geography

Oman Geography and Population

Oman – geography Oman’s borders with neighboring countries have only been determined for a few years. The border with Saudi Arabia was finally established and marked in 1992 and with Yemen in 1994; both go through deserts and are the result of Sultan Qabus’ desire for peace for land. The border with the United Arab […]

Landmarks of Oman

Landmarks of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located on the Arabian Peninsula. Like neighboring United Arab Emirates, Oman can also look forward to a great deal of interest from foreign tourists. The mainly desert-like landscape of Oman is interspersed with green areas, rugged mountain landscapes and a number of beautiful oases. The appeal of Oman […]

Oman Economy

Oman Economy

Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax system Basic data According to cheeroutdoor.com, Oman’s economy is highly dependent on oil revenues (approx. 30% of GDP, approx. 65% of budget revenues and approx. 68% of exports). GDP in 2020 reached OMR 2billion (i.e. USD 64 billion) at current prices (year-on-year decrease […]

Oman Visa

Oman Visa, Embassy, Holidays and Shopping

VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Oman Before traveling to Oman, Russian citizens need to apply for a visa. To do this, the following documents are submitted to the Embassy of the country: – a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the planned trip (for a multiple entry visa – […]

History in Oman

History in Oman

Back in the 3rd millennium BC. the first settlements arose on the coast of modern Oman. In the 1st millennium BC. e. local tribes were conquered by Yemenite tribes. In the 7th century AD. The territories now occupied by Oman and the United Arab Emirates became part of the Arab Caliphate. Since then, the spread […]

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Oman State Facts

  THE CAPITAL Muscat STATE STRUCTURE Absolute monarchy INTERNAL DIVISION After the administrative reform of 2011, Oman is divided into 11 governorates (regions). SQUARE 309,500 km² CLIMATE tropical hot OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Arabic language CURRENCY Omani rial POPULATION 4.3 million NATIONAL COMPOSITION About 80% of the population of Oman are Arabs. They are divided into two […]

Oman Culture

Oman State Overview

Oman. Located in the southeastern part of the Arabian peninsula, in Asia. Since 1967, the Kuria Muría islands, claimed by the Republic of Yemen, belong to Oman. Muscat is the capital city of Oman according to itypemba. Geographic location Oman borders to the west with Saudi Arabia, to the south with the Republic of Yemen and to the northwest with the UAE. To the northeast it borders the Gulf […]