1. The Sultanate of Oman عمان
Spencer Daigle, Period 1

3. Geography
Oman is located in the Middle East, underneath the U.A.E and to the right of Saudi Arabia
It is slightly smaller than Kansas
Central desert and rugged mountains in the north and south

4. History Babylonians and Assyrians were the first settlers
Islam spreads to Oman
( A.D.) Portuguese explorers discover and colonize Oman
Oman was of strategic importance in controlling shipping routes
Ottoman control, Yemeni tribes, Persian invasion
Prosperous trading period
Limited British Protectorate ( )
Qaboos bin Said Al Said takes power and creates the sultanate

5. Language
English
Arabic (official)
Urdu
Baluchi
Indian Dialects

6. Climate Dry desert Hot and humid coastline

7. Population 3,219,775 136th in population
Immigrants are just over 30% of the population
Population is densest near the coast

8. Economy The currency is the Omani Rial 1 Rial = 2.60 U.S. Dollar
Dependent on exportation

9. Government
Monarchy
No constitution but there is a royal decree that outlines basic law and civil rights
5 regions, 3 governorates
Executive branch consists of the sultan and a prime minister
Legislative branch is bicameral with one house being elected by the people
There is a Supreme Court
The system is based on Sharia law and English common law

10. Religious Groups Ibadhi Muslim majority
(Ibadism predates other muslim denominations and is considered
more puritanical but also more accepting of others)
Sunni Muslim
Shi’a Muslim
Hindu

11. Major Industries Oil and gas exportation International shipping
Metal production
Petrochemicals

12. Cuisine القهوة كباب Chicken, fish, and lamb Rice staple Seafood dishes
Lots of spices
Kahwa (Cardamom infused coffee served with dates)
Kebabs
Salads with greens and roasted eggplant
Omani Halwa is a popular dessert (gelatin/caramel)
القهوة كباب

13. Current Events Oman’s first wind power plant is planned to be built
Oman wins craft excellence award at World Craft competition

14. Monuments/Important Sites
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Bahla Fort
Musandam Fjords
The Frankincense Coast

15. Events/Activities Sightseeing Swimming Shopping Going to the desert
Hiking

16. Famous Omanis Isla Fisher (actress)
Abu Mohammed Abdellah Ibn Mohammed Al-Azdi (physician) 1033 C.E.
Ali Al-Habsi (soccer player)

17. Photos
Muscat

18. wadi nakhr

19. zighy bay

20. Bibliography Works Cited
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