Oman / Place guide
Discover Oman
Oman occupies a position where the Arabian Peninsula meets the Indian Ocean. The Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea coast differ from dry inland landscapes. Its borders connect the sultanate with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, creating several regional perspectives.
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More than a Persian Gulf setting
The country has a long relationship with open ocean routes. Muscat stands on the northeastern coast, not in the peninsula's interior. This maritime position matters to understanding its particular national role.
Coast and inland history
The former name Muscat and Oman recalls historical relationships between those regions. The capital reveals one coastal urban world, while land behind it provides other settings. Neither alone represents the sultanate's entire geography.
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