Today, Omanis are considered to be some of the most skilled shipbuilders in the world.
Birds from three continents–Asia, Europe and Africa–can be seen in Oman. Oman has been called ‘the best-kept secret in the world of bird watching.’
Believe it or not, Oman is a country where crime is also almost nonexistent.
Oman is in Middle East, with a population of 4.7 million people. Its capital is Muscat, and their currency is Rial Omani (RO). The official language of Oman is Arabic.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- Isra’a Wal Miraj (Date Varies)
- Eid al-Fitr (Date Varies)
- Arafat Day (Date Varies)
- Eid Al-Adha (Date Varies)
- Hijri New Year (Date Varies)
- Mawlid in Oman (Date Varies)
- National Day (Nov 18 – 19)
Want to learn more? Check out Oman’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Museum.
It has five world heritage sites:
- Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
- Ancient City of Qalhat
- Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn
- Bahla Fort
- Land of Frankincense
It also has one national park: