An Arab country located on the south-eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East – that is Oman, a country with strategical location by the Persian Gulf and an access to the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

The Sultanate of Oman share borders with United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen (plus also the maritime borders with Pakistan and Iran).  The country covers the total area of 309 thousand square kilometres and has a population of more than 4.4 million people. The official language is Arabic and the national religion is Islam.

The capital city of Oman and also the largest city is Muscat.

Muscat is also an important political and economic centre of the country. Mostly thanks to the rich oil reserves, Oman belongs to a high income economies with fast development over last 40 years, today focusing on tourism and international trade of for example dates or fish.

Historically, the territory where the nation is situated has belonged to a powerful empire (the Omani Sultanate) with great influence. That lasted till the 20th century when the United Kingdom took over the power and started influencing the area. Thanks to the strategical position, the capital city of Muscat always served as a trading port for the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and especially the region of the Persian Gulf.

Oman’s unexpected beauty is hidden mainly in the warm Arab hospitality, the culture of the Middle East and the fascinating natural beauty. The landscape of Oman is full of stunning mountains and incredibly varied terrain, inducing a feeling like being on a completely different planet.

The nation, apart from its neighbours, is not that crowded and feels less touristy. However, the spectacular desert surrounding, modern capital and wonderful coastline make Oman a top choice in terms of holiday destinations which will stay close to your heart forever.