Welcome to the Sultanate of Oman, one of the most appealing Arabian destinations. Oman is located on the south east of the Arabian Peninsula. It is unique for it's spectacular scenery; rugged mountains, deepwater fjords, sand dunes and rolling green hills.

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Land Area:

  309,500km2

Population:

 2,287,642 (1998 census)
 (current estimate 2.3 million)
 1,684,847 Omanis
602,795 Expatriates

Capital:

Muscat (population over 400,000)

Official Language:

Arabic (English widely used)

Religion:

Islam

Time:

GMT + 4 hours

Currency:

Omani Rial = US$ 2.58
(RO 0.387 = US$ 1)
 (1 Rial =1000 Baisas)

Climate:

Hot and humid in summer (June 31-48 deg C)
 Pleasantly cool in winter (January 20-25 deg C)

Measures:

Metric

Electricity:

220 volts

National Day:

18th and 19th November (Government offices usually close for two days later in the month in lieu of the holiday)

Official hours:

Saturday - Wednesday - 7.30 am to 2.30 pm
 (except in Ramadan 8.30 am to 1.30 pm)

Private sector hours:

Saturday - Thursday
8.00 am to 1.00 pm
 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm (timings variable)