The Sultanate of Oman (English: The Sultanate of Oman) is abbreviated as Oman. It is a country located in Western Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The land area is about 30950,000 square kilometers, as of July 2023, Oman has a population of about 5.08 million.
1.Oman is one of the oldest countries in the Arabian Peninsula, with a territory of 1.58 million square kilometers at one point in the 18th century.
2.Oman's current form of government is a monarch, all political parties are prohibited, and the king and sultan enjoy absolute authority and implement a primogeniture system.
3.Although Oman is a small country, it is divided into 11 provinces, with a total of 61 states, and the capital is called Muscat.
4.Oman now has a population of more than 5 million, with more than 1 million living near the capital, Muscat, accounting for one-third of the country's population.
5.At present, only about 60% of Oman's population is natives, and the rest are foreigners who come to Oman to work, mainly from India, Pakistan, Iran and other countries.
6.As one of the few peaceful countries in the Arab world, Oman also attracts many Chinese, and it is estimated that there are about 200,000 Chinese and overseas Chinese in Oman, mainly northeasterners. The local overseas Chinese association has also been established, and most of the Chinese who go there are doing business, opening restaurants and supermarkets.
7.Oman has a prudent foreign policy, the whole country is open, moderate, tolerant, simple and hospitable, and it is unique in the big dye vat of the Middle East, and is known as "the most moderate country in the Middle East".
8.Oman is the only Arab country that has a variety of natural landscapes such as mountains, hills, oceans, deserts, woodlands, etc., which is known as the Middle East"Regional Museum"。
9.The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil channel, and the one near the end of the Arabian Peninsula is called Khasep, which belongs neither to Saudi Arabia nor to the United Arab Emirates, but to Oman, an enclave of Oman.
10.Oman was the first place of exile of the Arab Empire, and because of the closed environment, the local area formed a closed door and a quiet character.
11.Historically, the capital city of Muscat has been the most important place of population, and in order to guard it, there are fort batteries and watchtowers on almost every hill near Muscat.
12.Oman's economy, like many Arab countries, is oil and gas, accounting for about 70% of the country's revenue.
13.Armando is mountainous and therefore rich in mineral resources, which is more than enough to supply the country. In addition, because of the proximity to the sea, the fishing industry is also prosperous, and it is an important product for exporting foreign exchange.
14.Oman's most important specialty is frankincense, a resin secreted by the frankincense tree, which is a good spice. Oman is also a World Heritage Site"The Frankincense Road"The birthplace of the city.
15.Famous in the Ming Dynasty"Three Treasure Eunuchs"Zheng He, who once led a fleet to Oman four times, now has a monument to Zheng He in Oman.
16.Everyone has read "One Thousand and One Nights", which tells the story of Sinbad's seven voyages, and Sinbad set off from Muscat, Oman.
17.Oman is an ancient country with a long history, and the Arabs are also gifted with a talent for business, and once developed the Indian Ocean black slave ** with Oman as the center.
18.Oman's climate is a tropical desert climate, divided into a hot season and a cool season. Because of the arid climate and the absence of tall mountain ranges, there are no rivers that flow permanently throughout Oman.
19.Oman is rich in tourism resources, and there are abundant natural landscapes, such as the Oman Sinkhole, one of the top ten meteorite craters in the world;There are heavy cultural monuments, such as the Grand Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world;There are different kinds of exotic atmospheres, such as the Matola market.
20.Oman's coat of arms is very interesting, with an Arab scimitar and a short sword on it, showing that this gentle country is actually still hard in its bones.
21.Unlike Arabs in other places who prefer to drink black tea, Omanis prefer to drink coffee. They call coffee"Kakhwa"I like to add spices to my coffee, and I like the bitter and astringent taste the most.
22.The currency of Oman is called"Omani Rial", is one of the most valuable currencies in the world, and according to the exchange rate on December 9, 1 Omani rial is equal to about 1861 RMB.
23.Oman's GDP per capita reached 190,000 US dollars, the country is very rich, so the country is also very generous, the education and medical care of the people are free, and the expenses of going abroad can also be reimbursed.
24.As an Arab country, Omanis naturally believe in Islam, so there are taboos and Xi about Islam, and they are all there. For example, not eating pork, dressing conservatively, having Ramadan traditions, etc.
25.Omanis love green and white and consider them to be auspicious and holy colors. Don't like yellow and black.
26.The most traditional Omani celebration is camel racing, which is held nationwide every year on Omani National Day. The winner will not only receive high honors, but also rich prize money.
27.Local Omani men have a tradition of wearing waist knives, a scimitar, which is worn on the chest. The other is a short sword, which hangs on the left waist. The style is the same as on the coat of arms.
28.Omani people are warm and welcoming, and the most luxurious dishes served to guests are traditional Arabic cuisine"Roasted camel lamb"。They would put a lamb in the belly of a camel, a chicken in the belly of the lamb, and a pigeon in the belly of the chicken.
29.Oman also has its own traditional medicine called"Omani Medicine", somewhat similar to traditional Chinese medicine, also likes to use herbs or other natural medicines** diseases, which have been passed down to this day.
30.Oman has a tradition of respecting the elderly and elders, and it is mandatory for young or younger people to bow when they meet the elders or elders.
As a country with unique scenery in the Middle East, friends who have been there or know can share their experience and knowledge in the comment area.
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