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• Oman is 85% Muslim, 7% Hindu and 4% Christian.
• The population of Oman is 3.632 million people.

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• The type of government is monarchy and is ruled by a sultan.
• 82 percent of Oman is desert 15% mountain range and 3% coastal plane.
• The natural resources of Oman Petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas.

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• Although Omani cuisine varies within different regions of Oman, most dishes across the country have a staple of curry, cooked meat, rice, and vegetables. Soups are also common and are usually made from chicken, lamb, and vegetables (e.g., smoked eggplant).

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• The Climate of Oman can be described as subtropical dry, hot desert climate with low annual rainfall, very high temperatures in summer and a big difference between maximum and minimum temperatures, especially in the inland areas. Summer (June to September) is very low rainfall.

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• The traditional men’s dress in Oman is Dishdasha which is a long gown normally touching the ankles and having long sleeves. The Omanis men usually love to wear the white Dishdasha but it is also seen in numerous other colors. Dishdahsa is worn over a plain piece of cloth and the men also use a typical turban as their headdress. The elder men also use a stick and the sandals are the favorite footwear for Omanis men.

Nakhal Fort, Al-Batina

• This fort is standing at 200 meter up at the Hajar Mountains from the 3rd to 10th century.

THE FRANKINCENSE COAST

• t is located at the southern in Dhofer Oman, away from Muscat of some thousands of kilo-meters

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• The capital of Oman is Muscat
• Three major cities are Salalah, As Sib al Jadidah, and Bawshar

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• Agriculture and fishing are the traditional way of life in Oman. Dates and limes, grown extensively in the Batinah coastal plain and the highlands, make up most of the country's agricultural exports. Coconut palms, wheat, and bananas also are grown, and cattle are raised in Dhofar.

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• Some important dates in Oman are: Islamic New year, Omani national day and Birthday of sultan Qaboos

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• Humans have Lived In What is now known as Oman for at least 106,000 years and the city of Dereaze is at least 9,000 years old.

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