Oman, country occupying the southeastern coast of the arabian peninsula at the confluence of the persian gulf and arabian sea 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 border with the u.a.e., and one surrounding the southern city of salalah. From the 17th century onwards, the omani sultanate was an empire and competed with the portuguese and british empires for influence in the persian gulf and indian ocean Discover oman's rich legacy through immersive exhibits, interactive displays, and cultural artifacts dating back thousands of years.
Oman is located on the southeastern edge of the arabian peninsula, bordering the arabian sea and the gulf of oman At the musandam peninsula in the north of the country, it borders the strait of hormuz and the persian gulf. Omani people are ethnically diverse The omani citizen population consists of many different ethnic groups The majority of the population consists of arabs who speak omani arabic, and known as omanis.
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