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Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan. Its coastline extends along the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. The exclaves of Madha and Musandam are surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on their land borders, while Musandam's coastal boundaries are formed by the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. With an area of 315,331 km² (121,750 sq mi) and a population of approximately 5.46 million, Oman is the third-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. Muscat is the capital and largest city, Islam is the state religion, and Arabic is the official language.

Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world, and has been continuously ruled by the Al Bu Said dynasty since 1744. Beginning in the 17th century, Oman emerged as a major regional power, expelling the Portuguese from its coastal possessions and establishing an empire that competed with the British and Portuguese for influence in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence and control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to what later became Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. In the 20th century, Oman came under the influence of the British Empire while de jure remaining sovereign.

Oman's oil reserves are ranked as the 22nd largest globally. In 2010, the United Nations Development Programme recognised Oman as the most improved country in the world in terms of development during the preceding 40 years. A portion of Oman's economy involves tourism, and trade of fish, dates and other agricultural produce. The World Bank classifies Oman as a high-income economy. As of 2024, Oman ranks as the 42nd most peaceful country in the world in the Global Peace Index and the third-most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa. (Full article...)

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The Ghafiri (also Ghafiri or al-Ghafiriyah) are one of two major tribal confederations of Oman and the Trucial States (today the United Arab Emirates), the other being the Hinawi. Both confederations claim their origin to the Bedouin tribe and the Ghafiri also trace their roots to the Nizari or Adnani tribes.

Both groups provided support to the ruling sultans to further their own interests. The Ghafiri are a mixture of Ibadhi and Sunni Muslims. (Full article...)

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... that Fort Al Jalali (pictured) was built in Muscat, Oman by the Portuguese after attacks by Ottoman forces?

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Image 1The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 2Qantab Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 3Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 4Seeb Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 5Muscat Municipality works continuously to beautify the city. Such gates dot roads around Muscat and showcase the traditional roots of the Sultanate (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 6Al Alam Palace, Muscat (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 7Ruwi - The Commercial hub of Muscat includes a massive marketplace - The Ruwi High Street (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 8The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 9Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port. (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 10Tourists riding camels in the Sharqiya Sands (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 11Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 12Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 13Muttrah Souq (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 14Muscat Boat Club (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 15Visa policy of Oman
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  Visa-free
  Visa required
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Image 16Watching spinner dolphins in the Gulf of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 17Bimmah Sinkhole (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 18Wadi Tiwi (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 19The graves at Al-Ayn in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 20Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attract tourists from all over the world (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 21Frankincense trees in Dhofar in southern Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 22Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lies anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor) (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 23Qurum Beach – Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top) (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 24Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 25Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi is the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 26Nakhal Fort (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 27Al-Alam Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)

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Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper.

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Apogónido (Ostorhinchus aureus), islas Ad Dimaniyat, Omán, 2024-08-15, DD 05
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