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Oman has emerged from its hermit shell, revealing a land of friendly people and dramatic landscapes peppered with forts. Although it remains, in many ways, the most traditional country in the region, it's often more outward looking than it's given credit for.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Sultanate of Oman
Population
2,800,000
Currency
Name: Rial Omani
Code: OMR
Symbol: OR
Electrical Plugs
220/240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +4
Country Dialing Code
+968
Weights & Measures
Metric
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