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Oman has been a centre for traders for centuries. In 1508, the main port, Muscat, was captured by the Portuguese, who were expelled in 1650 . Oman was then taken by the Ottomans in 1659. The Ottomans were driven out in 1741, when the present line of sultans was formed by AHmad ibn Sa¤id. However, Oman was occupied by Persia between 1743 and 1746.

Roughly from north to south;

  • - An enclave separated from the rest of Oman by the east coast of the
  • - The fertile strip along the Gulf of Oman
  • area - The capital metropolis
  • - The mountains south of the Batinah Coast
  • - The region east and south of Muscat, to the Arabian Sea
  • - Central Arabian coastline, extending inland into the desert
  • - Lush coastal lowlands and frankincense-producing highlands
  • - The interior: Sand
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Oman 2006 (Music Suede - " Down " )
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Living in Oman (3) - 1981-1982
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Oman
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Muscat - Capital of Oman
Make a trip to one of the most fascinating capital cities of the world: Muscat! Abu Dhabi Travel presents some of the unique sights of the Capital Area


Winterholidays in Oman
in Oman, december 2006. From that I made this compilation. It shows some of the typical sights we encountered during our trip through the interior of Oman


Beautiful Oman
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The Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman
Al Jissah Resort and Spa in the Sultanate of Oman: a five star luxury resort designed like a palace between jagged mountains and sparkling turquoise sea. Desmond Hatton


THE Beauty of Sultanate Oman [2]!!
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Oman : a 10 days visit
the Sultanate of Oman. Unusual rains added to the excitment. Music by Aseel Abu Baker. Voyage en mars 2007 dans le Sultanat d'Oman. Une


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her we are monitoring oman guno station and we are with 9k2hn and 9k2mu and some omani station , we are amature radio operators from kuwait and the middle east


Oman : Wadis after the rain
rivers) after a heavy rain. jccrbn Balade en 4x4 dans des oueds (wadis) en crue à Oman...Oman wadi rain oued crue


Genu in Oman
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Oman 2005
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Oman 2
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Oman Storm Rain
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Oman : Wahiba Sands after the rain
, dunes are more stable and omanise people enjoy 4x4 riding. jccrbn Les dunes de Wahiba sands après une forte pluie...Oman Wahiba Sands dunes


Muttrah Souq Muscat Oman
Oman. I didn't expect Muscat to be so beautiful but if you get a chance to do, you really should...Muttrah Souq Muscat Oman


Oman : People
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Pictures from Oman I
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