Sultanate of Oman

Done by : Ameera ALajmi

Oman is bounded in the north-east by the gulf of oman and south-east by the Arabian Sea, south-east by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. There is an enclave at the northern tip of the Musandam Peninsula between the United Arab Emirates of Ras al-Khaima in the west and Fujairah in the south-east.

Area: 309,500 sq km (119,500 sq miles)

The flag of Oman

The leader of Oman

H.M Sultan Qaboos

Head of state is Sultan Qaboos bin saeed, who also is Prime minister

The traditional clothes of Oman

Oman in the past

Oman is the only country in the world dominated by Ibadi Islam

Around 75% of the population consists of Ibadhi , Sunni Muslims constitute around 17% of the total. Imami Shia Muslims and the Zikri form the remaining 8% of the population..

Oman at the present

"It is important to expend greater efforts on further improving our policies to place reliance on our Omani manpower in all fields."

Speech of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said 18/11/1988

The Heritage of Oman

The wonderful places in Oman

Oman is divided into 6 regions, called mintaqa.

Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadis, deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring GCC nations (Wadis in particular) .

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Rustaq College 12-5-2010