Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea in the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman in the northeast.

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Main article: History of Oman

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The region of Oman was once known by its Sumerian name Magan. Oman constituted one of the Satrapies of the Persian Empire. It was incorporated into that empire around 563 BC.

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After Oman’s development in the 3rd century BC, the Persians developed an empire in the 4th century BC. This empire lasted until the 7th century AD. In the beginning of the 1st Century AD Arab tribes began to settle in Oman. In 632 the Persian Empire lost power and Oman’s Arab character was established.

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Nizwa Mosque Nizwa Oman One of the Oldest and Most Famous Forts in Oman Is the One at Nizwa

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Fruit and Vegetable Market in Mutrah Oman