Oman, [c] officially the Sultanate of Oman, [d] is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman's …

4 days ago · Oman has three distinct topographical regions. The first consists of two flat, relatively fertile coastal strips up to 20 miles wide: one in the north stretching from the Muscat capital area to the …

Mar 7, 2026 · Oman is a tribal society, although tribal influence is gradually declining. Its predominantly Ibāḍī Muslim population observes social customs that—though still conservative by Western …

2 days ago · Oman's civil defence is working on containing ‌a fire in fuel tanks at the country's Salalah port, Oman's state news agency reported on Wednesday, after drones struck oil storage facilities at ...

Although Oman has existed as a distinct nation for several thousand years, the modern state—the Sultanate of Oman—is a creation of the last two centuries.

Dec 7, 2022 · Oman is a sovereign country located in the Arabian Peninsula of Western Asia in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Oman shares a north western border with United …

Aug 21, 2025 · Learn what to expect in Oman, including traditions, customs, festivals, and local etiquette for travelers.