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MU Flag  Oman —  (ō män´)
About The People

Did You Know...... In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive  »» More

Fashion... Omani men wear the traditional dishdasha, an ankle-length   »» More

Family... Omanis are tribal people and the family is the center of their life. The woman's role is domest  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Camel racing and horse racing are popular sports. Hockey and target shooting are also popular. The B  »» More

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Sharjah Mosque, built in the 1980s in traditional style

Figure 2. Persian Gulf States: Topography

THE FIVE COUNTRIES covered in this volume--Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman--are all Arab states on the Persian Gulf that share certain characteristics. But they are not the only countries that border the gulf. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia share the coastline as well, and they too shared in the historical development of the area. Of the five states covered in this volume, Oman has a particular culture and history that distinguish  »» More

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Capital Cities... Muscat  »» History of Muscat
Population: 3,418,085
GDP: $67,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 212,460 (sq km) 82,031 (sq mi)
Currency: Omani rial
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