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Official Name of Oman: Sultanate of Oman
Government type in Oman: monarchy
Capital of Oman: Muscat
Primary Language in Oman: Arabic
Currency in Oman: Omani rial

In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world and has preserved a long-standing political and military relationship with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries. Strategic location on Musandam Peninsula adjacent to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil

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» Buraimi
» Dibaa
» Khasab
» Masirah
» Matrah
» Muscat
» Ruwi
» Salalah
» Suhar
» Sur

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