Oman
Oman is a country – a heavily Omani Arab country in Western Asia. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the southwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, Yemen to the northwest, and between Oman itself and the United Arab Emirates are three major bodies of water: the Arabian Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Oman to the northeast, and Madha Strait to the southeast.
Oman is an independent landlocked sultanate covering an area of approx. It enjoys friendly bilateral relations with about a third of its neighbors (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen). Oman has significant natural resources consisting of petroleum and petroleum gas accounting for 98% of exports valued at US$12 billion per year, complemented by agriculture with rice as the top export (US$4 billion), followed by date palms ($3 billion).
History
The people of Oman are called Dhofari, the word Dhofari derives from the phrase Dar al-Hurriya al-Dhofariya, where Dar means house or land and Hurriya means freedom or independence. . The people are of mixed Arab and Iranian descent historically known as Ibadi, Dhofari speak a variety of ArabicOman – A map of the Sultanate of Oman. Oman – Flag of Oman – The Madh’hijarrah Tower in Zanzibar, was built between 1442 and 1444.
Old History
Oman was ruled for 1,800 years by a series of now five ruling tribal confederations known as the Saadah Emirates from 1123 to 1868 AD. The Said and Sharqiyyah Kurds gained control of the eastern province of Oman. Ottoman rule over Somaliland from ca. 1642 is regarded as its disappearance of historical and political importance. The sultanate gained administrative control of eastern Arabia in 1744, although the Zaidi imams retained control of the interior. In 1749, Ahmad ibn Sa’id al-Busaidi, a Zaidi ruler of the eastern province of Oman and a descendant of Imam Yahya ibn Ali al-Bahrani ibn Sa’id al-Busaidi was recognized as Imam in what is now. the country of Oman. In 1744, Ahmad ibn Sa’id al-Busaidi, a Zaidi ruler of the eastern province of Oman and a descendant of Imam Yahya ibn Ali al-Bahrani gained control of the region in present-day Oman.
Modern History
Oman is known to have had its own language and culture before being conquered by the Arabs. Eventually, Oman became part of the Turkish Empire and afterward under the British Raj until it became independent in 1971. . The region has since seen the construction of large-scale projects including the Manama International Airport, which was opened to the public in 2008. Oman’s economy is based on tourism, oil and gas and finance.The largest city in Oman is Muscat, a commercial and cultural capital with a population of around 1 million people. Oman has dozens of national parks and other protected areas, including the Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Jassa Ridge.Samoa (Samoa Nui) is a Pacific island nation in Melanesia, off the coast of New Zealand. It has more than half of its area covered by tropical rainforest, with nearly 60% being on three islands: Savu Islands,
Geography
Oman is a small country shared by a sixth of the world’s population in part of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering an area of 233,252 square kilometers, the information here can serve as a basis for understanding Oman’s geological history and socio-economics. .Oman consists of a series of islands separated by the Arabian Gulf. Other countries in the region are Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The capital is Muscat with about 168,000 inhabitants. In 2011, Oman’s GDP per capita was US$9598, ranking 189th in the world according to the country’s GDP. Oman is a small country shared by a sixth of the world’s population in part of the Arabian Peninsula.
Politics
Oman has been a long-time ally of the UK and a country that benefited from the strong relationship. It is not just about trade, tourism and oil but also about security and stability in the region. Recently, Oman has become a hot topic in the international arena due to its support for terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (ISIS). and the involvement in activities such as the smuggling of migrants and refugees in Europe.The British government has now decided to withdraw its forces from al-Safa, a garrison located at the southern tip of Omani territory.
Government
The government has been characterized as relatively weak and imposed by a tribal fiefdom, but it is beginning to move towards democracy. The government replaced Oman’s king with the prince, who emerged victorious in abolishing the monarchy and turning it into a federation after overthrowing his father’s rule five years ago in 2011. The first parliament was elected in November 2011 on the basis of universal suffrage. The Emir is old and his son and heir apparent, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, is too young to rule Oman alone. He still has great influence on the country’s political situation with a number of key positions he holds and no formal legacy is discernible. The government is relatively weak and was dictated by a tribal fiefdom, but is slowly moving towards democracy. The government replaced Oman’s king with the prince, who emerged victorious in 2011 and abolished the monarchy after overthrowing his father’s rule five years ago. The first parliament was elected in November 2011 on the basis of universal suffrage. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said is still influential in the country’s political situation, with a key role he holds and no formal heir. The government is relatively weak but is gradually transitioning to democracy.
Economy
Oil is the mainstay of the economy and Oman is one of the top five oil-producing countries in the world. The country has a large population, with about 1.5 million inhabitants, growing by about 2% per annum due to immigration from other countries. The national per capita income stands at $8,500 according to the UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI). In terms of gross domestic product (GDP), Oman ranks fourth after the United States, Japan, and India in nominal terms.Oman became a British protectorate in 1872, but independence was not achieved until 1971 after being granted in 1973. The country’s oil reserves were discovered at Sohar in 1951. Exports peaked at 1.5 million barrels per day (BP company)
Culture
Oman is one of the most unique archipelagos in the world. The diverse culture and geography can be tasted through its food culture, history, trade and way of life.
Omani food is considered spicy and flavorful compared to other Arabic cuisines. Omani cuisine offers dishes such as fahras, a special rice dish with chicken or goat meat and vegetables, or kabsaq, a special bread dish with meat or vegetables. Kocharees are another rice dish that is served in a wheat crust but doesn’t use yeast, which induces the characteristic fiery flavor of this Kerala cuisine.