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Oman
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<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Capital'''</td><td>Muscat</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Government'''</td><td>monarchy<br/></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Currency'''</td><td>Omani rial (OMR)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Area'''</td><td>''total:'' 212,460 sq km <br>''water:'' 0 sq km <br>''land:'' 212,460 sq km</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Population'''</td><td>2,713,462 <br>''note:'' includes 527,078 non-nationals (July 2002 est.)</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Language'''</td><td>Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" style="padding-left: 2px">'''Religion'''</td><td>Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu</td></tr>
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Oman is a country in the Middle East.
Image:mu-map.png|frame|Map of Oman
==Regions==
==Cities==
The main city of Oman is the capital Muscat. However there are several smaller cities.
*Muscat
*Falaj al Qabail
*Ibra
*Salalah
==Understand==
Oman has relaxed its Visa rules, visitors of most nationalities can get a Visa on arrival. a single entry Visa for one month costs 6 Rials while a multiple entry Visa (valid for 1 year) costs 10 Rials. If you hold a multiple entry visa you are allowed to stay in Oman for a period of 3 weeks for each visit and there should be a gap of three weeks between visits.
A cellular phone is called a '''GSM''' in Oman. There is a craze for cell phones in Oman and you'll find practically everyone having one in their hands.
Omani ladies wear the '''Burkah''' the veil covering the face according to the Islamic tradition. It would be wise to ask for permission before photographing the locals especially women.
The Arabic language doesn't have the sound '''P''' so you would find locals saying ''Bark'' instead of ''park''. This is probably the reason why the Rial is made of ''Baisa'' instead of the ''Paisa'' though traditionally the Indian currency was transacted here.
===History===
==Get in==
===Air===
===Sea===
===Rail===
===Road===
==Talk==
==Buy==
The currency in Muscat is the '''Omani rial''' (OMR). One Rial is made of one thousand '''Baisa'''. It trades around 2.6 US dollars to the Omani Rial.
There is an ATM at the airport and plenty of them in Muscat and every main city.
=== Change ===
You can change dollars at the counters inside the airport.
==Eat==
The food is mainly Arabic, Lebanese and Indian.
==Drink==
Bottled drinking (mineral) water is easily available at most stores.
Alcohol is available only in select restaurants and large hotels and is usually very expensive. Non Muslim Travellers are allowed 2 litres of liquor as duty free baggage allowance. Travellers can pickup liquor at the duty free shop at the arrival lounge and all drinks must be finished before leaving the terminal.
==Sleep==
Most hotels range from being modest to luxurious.
==Learn==
==Work==
Working in Oman requires that you hold a residence permit. In common with other Gulf countries, you must be sponsored by an employer to obtain a residence permit. It's not uncommon for people to enter on a tourist visa then look for a job - this is fine. Penalties for the employer are substantial if they are caught employing illegals, although this naturally varies depending on how good their connections are.
Majority of positions are for expats from the sub-continent. Positions for europeans tend to be restricted to upper management levels or specialised occupations, so don't expect to pick up a position as you pass through unless you are prepared to work for very little!
==Stay safe==
Oman is a safe country and crimes rarely happen.
==Stay healthy==
==Respect==
==Contact==
The country code for Oman is '''968'''.
==External links==
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