English has been widely adopted as a second language of Oman, and tourists have no difficulty whatsoever communicating with the Omani people.

The English Language in Oman

English has been widely adopted as a second language of Oman, and tourists have no difficulty whatsoever communicating with the Omani people. English is notably used in business relations in the city.

Interesting Facts

The people of Oman are known as Omani;

Oman gained its sovereignty from Portugal in 1741;

The currency of Oman is the Rial Omani (OMR);

Oman is considered an Absolute Monarchy;

Muscat is the political centre of Oman and home to its Executive Head of State;

The most populated cities in Omani are –

Muscat, with a population of 798,000 people;

As Sib al Jadidah, population - 237,816;

Salalah, population 163,140;

Bawshar, population 159,487; and

Al Sohar, population 108,274.

Dereaze was formed during the Stone Age more than 8,000 years ago and was the first settlement in Oman: it was located within the city of Ibri.

Even before the country of Oman was formed, Muscat had been an influential regional city and prosperous trading center.

Almost all Omanis are Muslim, divided equally into Ibadis and Sunni, with a small percentage of Shia. Some families of Indian origin are Hindu.

Oman and Its People

Oman’s population consists mostly of Arabs; however, in Oman’s main ports there are sizeable minority groups of Indians, Pakistanis, and East Africans.

The Omani dhow (or ship) has been a significant symbol in Oman for a very long time; due to the fact that Oman has always used its seas and coastlines for fishing, trade and tourism. This is a nation that flourishes on seafaring, and the dhow has become their prosperity symbol.

The national dress for Omani men is called Dishdasha, which is a collarless gown flowing down to the ankles: it usually comes in brown, white, or other neutral colours. The Khanjar (or curved dagger) is a symbol of elegance for the men of Omani and is only worn during ceremonial celebrations. The women of Oman traditionally wear a headdress (Lihaf) and wear their dress over trousers (Sirwa). In contrast to the men’s rather plain colours, women’s fashion is bright and pretty, and varies a lot from region to region. Make-up and jewellery are commonly worn.

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