Oman is a country in Southwest Asia on the coast of the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf. Neighbouring countries include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman has a strategic location on the Arabian Peninsula adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for crude oil.
The present-day land of Oman was home to a fairly advanced civilization as far back as about 5000 BC. From 3000 BC until AD 1500, the Omanis were a prosperous, sea-faring, export-oriented people. During the sixth to seventh centuries AD, Islam was brought to Oman by the Arabs.
During the 1500s, the Portuguese invaded and built forts in the coastal towns to control the Arabian (or Persian) Gulf trade route. The Portuguese occupied the area for about 100 years until the Omanis drove them out. Oman had trade agreements and dealings with other European nations during the 300 years that followed. For the most part, Oman has not been under the foreign rule since the Portuguese were driven out in the 1600s.
During the early to mid-nineteenth century, Oman became an important commercial centre for the Persian Gulf area, and relations with other countries were developed. In the 1860s, the invention of the steamship and the opening of the Suez Canal eliminated the demand for Omani sailing ships and the need to stop at Omani ports. Oman entered a time of economic hardship, which lasted until oil production began in 1970. Until 1970, Oman also had been kept completely isolated by a succession of rigidly fundamentalist rulers. In 1970, Sultan Said bin Tamir was forced into exile by his son, Qaboos, who then became sultan. Sultan Qaboos began the production of oil and used the profits to make much-needed improvements in the country. Sultan Qaboos has brought electricity and running water, free modern education and health care, and great improvements in housing and roadways to Omanis.
The population of Oman is over two million. Approximately three-quarters are Omanis. The capital is Muscat, located on the northeast coast. All Omanis are Arabs.
The best time to visit Oman is between October and April when the temperatures are warm (17°C to 35°C) and turtles can be seen at Ras al Jinz. The country has a reliably warm climate, so as long as you avoid the scorching summer months between June and August, you can visit any time.
The best time to visit Oman is between October and April when the temperatures are warm (17°C to 35°C) and turtles can be seen at Ras al Jinz. The country has a reliably warm climate, so as long as you avoid the scorching summer months between June and August, you can visit any time.
Rain is fleeting and only tends to come in January and February as short, sharp showers.
On the south coast, Salalah has a very different climate, in that it has a monsoon season, called the khareef. From June to September, the Shareef's wet winds create a thick and humid fog which coats the mountains in moisture, creating luxuriant green hills. This provides ideal conditions for Salalah’s abundance of tropical fruit, which is in season throughout the year.
Oman, a vast country in the Gulf region, is blessed with abundant natural beauty and happens to be the oldest independent state in the Arab world. Although modern in its approach, it is a country which believes in preserving its rich traditions and culture and gives a lot of importance to them. The country has a large ex-pat population who enjoy a modern lifestyle.
This diversity in climate gives Oman’s winter a special summer sun-warmth across the country’s deserts and cities, a fresh humidity-free breeze with moderate temperatures in Jabal Akhdar, and seasonal wind, showers, rain, clouds, and a refreshing breeze in the Fall season in the Dhofar region.
The Omani people are friendly and hospitable. Although Arabic is their main language, English is spoken widely. Despite their affable nature, the Omanis are quite conservative. They value their privacy and in particular, hold their religion in the highest regard, expecting due respect for their faith. Modesty is the keyword in clothing. Omani women wear long garments called Abayat, ensuring that they are covered from head to toe and they wear scarves called Lahaf to cover their heads. The men wear long ankle-length robes called ‘Dishdasha’ and handmade decorated caps called ‘Qum-ma’. On formal occasions, they wear a turban called ‘Mussar’.
During the holy month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast during the daylight hours. Visitors to the country should remember that eating, drinking, and smoking in public are not allowed during that time.
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