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Oman Oman (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان‎ ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان‎ Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia and the oldest independent state in the Arab world. Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the country shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares marine borders with Iran and Pakistan. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries. From the late 17th century, the Omani Sultanate was a powerful empire, vying with the Portuguese Empire and the British Empire for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. When its power declined in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom. For over 300 years, the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefits. The UK recognized Oman's geographical importance as a trading hub that secured their trading lanes in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean and protected their empire in the Indian sub-continent. Historically, Muscat was the principal trading port of the Persian Gulf region. Muscat was also among the most important trading ports of the Indian Ocean. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said was the hereditary leader of the country, which is an absolute monarchy, from 1970 until his death on 10 January 2020. His cousin, Haitham bin Tariq, was named as the country's new ruler following his death. (Full article...) Selected article - Muscat International Airport (IATA: MCT, ICAO: OOMS), formerly Seeb International Airport, is the main international airport in Oman and is located in Seeb, 32 km from the old city and capital Muscat within the Muscat metropolitan area. The airport serves as the hub for flag carrier Oman Air and Oman's first budget airline Salam Air features flights to several regional destinations as well as some intercontinental services to Asia, Africa and Europe. (Full article...) List of selected articles Omani Empire Petroleum Development Oman Al Hajar Mountains Royal Opera House Muscat Oman national football team Oman Air The National Organisation for Scouts and Guides Khanjar Dhofar Rebellion Madha LGBT rights in Oman Qaboos bin Said al Said Hashim Saleh Revenue stamps of Oman Muscat Securities Market Tourism in Oman Muscat India–Oman relations Ras al-Jinz Jiddat al-Harasis Salalah Jewel of Muscat Oman Professional League Al Balushi Masirah Island Khasab Oman Arab Bank Omani owl Telegraph Island Ghafiri Hinawi Wildlife of Oman Royal Oman Police Kaleemullah (cricketer) Oman national cricket team 2019–20 Oman Pentangular Series Jebel Akhdar War Jebel Regiment (Oman) Did you know ... - ... that the expression "going round the bend" is said to come from operators stationed on Telegraph Island who were desperate to escape to India by sailing round the bend in the Strait of Hormuz? General images The following are images from various Oman-related articles on Wikipedia. Muscat Boat Club Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port. Al-Alam Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Oman Mutrah Corniche Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman Seeb Beach Al Alam Palace, Muscat Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attracts tourists from all over the world Watching spinner dolphins in the Gulf of Oman The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu Mutrah Corniche Muttrah Souq Ruwi - The Commercial hub of Muscat includes a massive marketplace - The Ruwi High Street Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lies anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor) Nakhal Fort Qurum Beach - Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top) Wadi Shab and Wadi Tiwi Visa policy of Oman Frankincense trees in Dhofar in southern Oman Muscat Municipality works continuously to beautify the city. Such gates dot roads around Muscat and showcase the traditional roots of the Sultanate Qantab Beach Tourists riding camels in the Wahiba Sands The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace The graves at Al-Ayn in Oman Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi - It’s the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization Selected picture - Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. 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