Facts About Oman

• The capital of Oman is Muscat.
• The official name of the country is the Sultanate of Oman.
• The current sultan of Oman is Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
• Oman is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.
• Oman borders 3 countries.
• Arabic is the national and official language of Oman. The Baluchi language is also common.
• The currency in Oman is the Omani Rial. $1 USD ~ .38 Rial.
• Oman has a tropical desert climate most everywhere. Some places get up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit!
• Oman is mostly Muslim. About 3/4 of those are of the Ibadi sect in Oman, while the rest are mostly Shia or Sunni Muslim.
• The primary industries include oil & gas and metals.
• Oman is the oldest independent country in the Arab world.
• Oman has no terrorism!
• Omanis have a long history of being terrific ship-builders, and are some of the best in the world!
• There is almost no crime in Oman.
• Arabian horses in Oman are some of the finest in the world.
• Frankincense trees grow in Oman.