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Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline faces the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The exclaves of Madha and Musandam are surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on their land borders, while Musandam’s coastal boundaries are formed by the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The capital and largest city is Muscat. With a population of approximately 5.46 million and an area of 309,500 km² (119,500 sq mi), Oman is the 123rd most-populous country.

From the 18th century, the Omani Sultanate was an empire, competing with the Portuguese and British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence and control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. In the 20th century, the sultanate came under British influence. For over 300 years, the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefit. The UK recognized Oman's geographical importance as a trading hub that secured British trading lanes in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean and protected London's interests in the Indian sub-continent. Oman is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world.

Oman’s oil reserves are ranked as the 22nd largest, globally. In 2010, the United Nations Development Programme recognized Oman as the most improved country in the world in terms of development during the preceding 40 years. A portion of its economy involves tourism, as well as the trade of fish, dates and other agricultural produce. The World Bank classifies Oman as a high-income economy, and as of 2024^[update], Oman ranks as the 37th most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index. (Full article...)

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India–Oman relations are foreign relations between the Republic of India and the Sultanate of Oman. India has an embassy in Muscat, Oman. During British rule in India, Bombay presidency controlled Oman for the British Empire. An Indian consulate was opened in Muscat in February 1955 which was upgraded to a consulate general in 1960 and later into a full-fledged embassy in 1971. The first ambassador of India arrived in Muscat in 1973. Oman established its embassy in New Delhi in 1972 and a consulate general in Mumbai in 1976. India and Oman have had trade and people-to-people ties for several millennia. Oman is home to a large Indian expatriate community and for Oman, India is an important trading partner. Politically, Oman has been supportive of India's bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. (Full article...)

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... that Fort Al Jalali (pictured) was built in Muscat, Oman by the Portuguese after attacks by Ottoman forces?

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Image 1Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attracts tourists from all over the world (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 2Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 3Muttrah Souq (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 4Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 5Seeb Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 6Muscat Municipality works continuously to beautify the city. Such gates dot roads around Muscat and showcase the traditional roots of the Sultanate (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 7Qantab Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 8Muscat Boat Club (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 9The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 10Ruwi - The Commercial hub of Muscat includes a massive marketplace - The Ruwi High Street (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 11Watching spinner dolphins in the Gulf of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 12Tourists riding camels in the Wahiba Sands (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 13The graves at Al-Ayn in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 14Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port. (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 15Al-Alam Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 16Visa policy of Oman
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Image 17Wadi Tiwi (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 18Qurum Beach - Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top) (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 19Al Alam Palace, Muscat (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 20Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lies anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor) (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 21Frankincense trees in Dhofar in southern Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 22Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 23Nakhal Fort (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 24Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 25Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi - It’s the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization (from Tourism in Oman)
Image 26The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu (from Tourism in Oman)

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A scene in the desert of Oman, typifying its extremely hot and dry climate

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