Oman

Oman is a country on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Its territory includes the Musandam Peninsula and the exclave of Madha.

Muscat: Muscat is Oman’s capital and largest metropolitan area, located on the Gulf of Oman. The capital concentrates Oman’s government, commerce, and coastal urban life.
Ibadi Islam: Ibadi Islam is a distinct Islamic tradition with communities in Oman and parts of North and East Africa. Ibadi institutions have shaped Omani religious and political history.
Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Oman borders the strait and shares responsibility for a vital shipping route.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula. Oman borders the UAE but has a separate monarchy and distinct historical institutions.
Gulf of Oman: The Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. Its coast gives Oman direct access to a major maritime corridor.
Omani Empire: The Omani Empire was a maritime empire that controlled territories and trade routes around the western Indian Ocean. Its seaborne reach links Oman’s history to East Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Port of Salalah: The Port of Salalah is a major container and transshipment port in southern Oman. Its position near Indian Ocean routes supports Oman’s logistics economy.
Yemen: Yemen is a country at the southwestern end of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Oman to the west. The shared border joins countries with sharply different recent political trajectories.
Arabian Sea: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern Indian Ocean region bordered by the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia. Oman’s southern and eastern shores open onto this ocean basin.
Zanzibar: Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of East Africa, historically connected to Omani rule and trade. Omani influence there became a major part of the country’s overseas history.

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