Oman is located in the South-Easten corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Its land area is appoximately 300,000 sq km. Check out Oman photos to view its beaches, valleys, caves, deserts and lagoons.

The official name of Oman is the "Sultanate of Oman". The name is spelled in Arabic as Saltanat Oman or Uman.

Muscat is the capital of Oman. Other major cities in Oman include: Sohar, Salalah, Dhofar, Sur, Musandam and Dibba.

Oman is strategically located at the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean with the Arabian Gulf, which makes it an important harbour and trading region.

The Omani economy depends mainly on oil and gas, fishing, trading and tourism. Oman tourism sector is an important sector mainly due to the many beautiful natural spots, which attract visitors interested in sea adventures and outdoor activities. Oman hotels and resorts, tourism destinations and travel services are known to be the finest in the world.

Oman has several World Heritage sites, in addition to lots of natural, historic and cultural sites, including the Bahla Fort, Al-Ayn ancient graves, Al-Balid City, Muttrah old souq, Muqal Cave in Wadi Bani Khalid.

Oman population is approximately 3 millions. The main spoken languages are Arabic, English and Urdu.

Oman is traditionally known for breeding Arab horses, and home for the Arabian Oryx, Mountain Gazelle, Arabian Tahr and other wild animals and birds.