Oman
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Capital
Muscat
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Local time
23:33
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Population
4.67 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+968
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Currency
ر.ع. OMR (rial)
Oman
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Capital
Muscat
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Local time
23:33
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Population
4.67 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+968
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Currency
ر.ع. OMR (rial)
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Average Salary
$ 2 087
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Petrol price
€ 0.31 pl
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Precipitation
125mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
212 460 km2
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Protected Area
11%
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Agricultural area
4%
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Annual air passengers
7.64 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Arab
Baluchi
South Asian
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Religion
Islam - 75 %
Sunni
Shi'a
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Literacy rates
93.0%
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Languages
Arabic
English
Baluchi
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Armed Forces
47 000
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Alcohol consumption
0.9 l/person
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Smoking
21%
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Diabetes
14.8%
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Tuberculosis
8 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
crude oil, natural and liquefied natural gas, construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, optic fiber
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Agriculture
dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa, vegetables, camels, cattle, fish
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Natural Resources
petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas
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Energy Import
-206%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
61 169kt
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Ease of Business
71 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting Oman
Oman Don’t forget to greet using the phrase As-salaam, aleikum (peace be upon you), and the response is Wa'aleikum as-salamma (and on peace be you). This is accompanied by a light handshake and sometimes a kiss on the nose or both cheeks. Placing your right hand on your heart or chest after shaking hands is a show of great respect. Women may extend a sleeve-covered wrist or hand for a handshake.
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Oman Don't be surprised by warm welcoming by Omanis - they pride themselves on being hospitable, following Bedouin tradition of welcoming stranger who will leave as a friend.
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Oman Don't forget to wear modest loose-fitting clothing that covers arms, legs and chest. Cover your head with scarf or pashmina when visiting religious sites if woman.
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Did you know?
Oman is the only Arab country to have ever boasted a colonial empire, extending as far as modern-day Tanzania.
Oman Don't forget to cover all your tattoos before entering sacred sites, especially the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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Oman Don't be surprised Omani women to be very welcoming towards other women - they often invite them into their homes for coffee.
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Oman Don't ask for seconds at dinner - although they may be offered, it's rude.
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Oman Don’t express anger and don’t use vulgar language or hand gestures in public - it’s illegal and can result in punishment.
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Oman Don't forget to use only your right hand while eating - you may either use utensil, your hand or bread to scoop food.
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Oman Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Oman Don’t wear sleeveless shirts, halter-tops or shorts - it’s disrespectful for religious people.
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Oman Don’t point with the finger always - use the whole hand.
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Oman Don't enter someone's home without removing your shoes.
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Oman Don’t be surprised by touching during conversations, but only between the same sex.
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Oman Don’t photograph military installations and government buildings - it’s illegal.
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Oman Don’t forget consensual same-sex conduct is illegal.
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Tell us your experience
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Western Asia Don't bath naked or topless.
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