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 Latest News from Oman  

Belgium Govt: Crew Of Hijacked Belgian Ship Head Home
Wall Street Journal
... at dawn on April 18 about 150 kilometres (90 miles) north of the Seychelles and taken to the Somalia coast - arrived in port in Salalah, Oman Saturday. ...

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7/4/2009 5:08:38 AM

Domestic liquidity shields Oman
Middle East North Africa Financial Network
(MENAFN - Times of Oman) he banking sector in Oman has been shielded from the adverse effects of the global slowdown and continues its resilience by drawing ...

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7/3/2009 10:26:15 PM

Oman pledges $10m in donation to Pakistan
Middle East North Africa Financial Network
(MENAFN - Times of Oman) The Sultanate of Oman has pledged $10 million for the relief and rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) under the ...
Oman donates $10 million for idpsDaily Times
Omani Ambassador calls on Foreign Minister QureshiAssociated Press of Pakistan
Kuwaiti ambassador pays farewell call on QureshiAssociated Press of Pakistan

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7/3/2009 10:26:05 PM

Global Arab Network - English News
Oman - “Beauty is in its simplicity”
Global Arab Network - English News
Oman is renowned for its beautiful landscape and sights, that vary from beaches, mountains, deserts and wadis, and its cultural and traditional preservation ...

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7/3/2009 3:18:41 PM

Global Arab Network - English News
Oman's Desert Rose
Global Arab Network - English News
Oman is rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty. To experience the adventure's and admire the wonders Oman has to offer, you might want to consider a ...

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7/3/2009 3:03:03 PM
 Country Information  
سلطنة عُمان
Salṭanat ʿUmān
Sultanate of Oman
Flag of Oman National Emblem of Oman
Flag National Emblem
Motto: none
Anthem: Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani
Location of Oman
Capital
(and largest city)		 Muscat
23°36′N 58°33′E
Official languages Arabic
Government Absolute monarchy
 - Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said
Independence  
 - Portuguese expelled 1650 
Area
 - Total 309,500 km² (70th)
119,498 sq mi 
 - Water (%) negligible
Population
 - July 2005 estimate 2,567,0001 (140th)
 - Density 8.3/km² (211th)
21.5/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $40.923 billion (85th)
 - Per capita $16,862 (41st)
HDI (2004) 0.810 (high) (56th)
Currency Rial (OMR)
Time zone (UTC+4)
 - Summer (DST) (UTC+4)
Internet TLD .om
Calling code +968
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