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Oman officially known as the Sultanate of Oman is an Arab country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Its official religion is Islam.

History[edit]

The history of Oman is divided into pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. The pre-Islamic period includes the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. The Islamic period began in the 7th century AD when the Rashidun Caliphate conquered Oman.

Geography[edit]

Oman is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Oman is largely dependent on oil exports. Other significant industries include agriculture, fishing, and tourism.

Culture[edit]

Omani culture is deeply rooted in the Islamic religion, which shapes Omanis' way of life. Omani cuisine is influenced by Asian and African cooking, with dishes built around chicken, lamb, and rice.

Oman[edit]

Oman (better) (orthographic projection)
World Heritage Grave Al Ayn Oman
Lia sites
Ruins
Bahla Fort
Seydi Ali Ambush
Areas under Omani influence 18th-19th century
Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
Muscat Squadron
Maskat & Oman map
Said bin Taimur

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+== Oman ==
+<gallery>
+File:Oman_(better)_(orthographic_projection).svg|Oman (better) (orthographic projection)
+File:World_Heritage_Grave_Al_Ayn_Oman.JPG|World Heritage Grave Al Ayn Oman
+File:Lia_sites.JPG|Lia sites
+File:Ruins6.JPG|Ruins
+File:Bahla_Fort-109699.jpg|Bahla Fort
+File:Seydi_Ali-Ambush.png|Seydi Ali Ambush
+File:Areas_under_Omani_influence_18th-19th_century.svg|Areas under Omani influence 18th-19th century
+File:Sultan's_Palace,_Zanzibar.JPG|Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
+File:Muscat_Squadron.png|Muscat Squadron
+File:Maskat_&_Oman_map.png|Maskat & Oman map
+File:Said_bin_Taimur_(cropped).png|Said bin Taimur
+</gallery>