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Oman
Brief History of Oman
- Oman became an Islamic country early in its history in the 7th century. For most of Oman's history it has remained an independent country. There was a brief time when Persia conquered portions of the country. The Portuguese were in control of Oman from 1507-1650.
- In the 1650's Oman managed to remove the Portuguese from their country.
- The Sultan of Oman expanded his empire into the east coast of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. In the early 1800s, Oman became the most powerful country in Arabia. Oman also became strong allies with Britain during this time.
The Modern Day
- In 1970, Qaboos bin Said Al-Said became sultan of Oman and has ruled ever since. He has opened the country more to the outside world and trade.
- The Al Said family is the longest-ruling royal family in the whole of Arabia whose reign has been continuous since the past three centuries (1744 to be precise).
- Ranked third in the list of ‘longest ruling monarchs’, Qaboos Bin Said al Said is the king and bears the title of the Sultan.
The Buildings:
- Surrounded by a plethora of buildings and houses painted in white, one is bound to get confused as to which locality they are in.
- Structures of any kind ranging from office complexes to malls are whitewashed, and any other colour requires prior permission from the government with adequate reasons.
Symbolism
- The national symbol of Oman features a khanjar, the traditional daggers that all Omani men wore until recently (and still wear on formal occasions). This symbol is integrated into the national flag and appears in nearly all government logos.
- There are also two crossed swords featured on the logo.
- Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman.
Population
- Oman's only census (1993) revealed a total population of 2 million, of which 1.5 million were Omanis.
- There were 175,000 residents of Dhofar. Census figures were not broken down into ethnic or linguistic categories, although it can be estimated that several hundred thousand Omanis were of Baluchi (Northwest Iran) origin.
- About half of the Omani population belongs to the Ibadi sect of Islam and a similar number belong to mainstream Sunni Islam. There are several small communities of Shia Muslims. Population growth is estimated at nearly 4 percent per year.
- The endangerd Arabian Oryx is a white antelope with a unique shoulder bump, long straight horns and a tufted tail. They live in the deserts of the Arab Peninsula, most famously in Oman. They are referred to and called the Maha in Oman.
- The Arabian Leopard is an elusive animal. It lives in the mountains. There are approximately 200 left in the Arabian peninsula.
- You can spot camels almost everywhere in Oman: near the coast, in the mountains in the desert. Omanis have a close relationship with camels which are called 'ship of the desert'.
- Thousands of sea turtles migrate annually from the shores of the Arabian Gulf to lay their eggs on Oman’s shores. The most common one is the green turtle, although 5 to 7 species come to different locations.
Flag/Capital/Currency
- Capital: Muscat - Muscat is the capital of Oman. The metropolitan area of Oman has an area of 3,797 square km and is divided into six provinces called wilayahs. Muscat has a population of 1,560,330, making it the country's most populous city. The population density of Muscat is 450 persons per square km.
- Currency: Omani rial (OMR)
Quick Facts:
- An average Omani’s love for Mountain Dew knows no bounds. Willing to go to any extent for this carbonated drink, this beverage enjoys a monopolized market with no equal to rival it.
- Since the introduction of Mountain Dew in Oman, it is one of the few drinks which has the highest rate of consumption for any middle eastern country. It is often hailed as the “alcohol of Oman”.
- While the crime rate fluctuates over the years in several countries, the Omani people boast of a virtually non-existent crime rate. Reasons for this are attributed to the stringent laws implemented in the country, which calls for rigorous punishment for any crime committed.
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