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Oman Flag The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninisula. It borders Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and has coasts on the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea. Omani territory includes two exclaves: Madha, which is entirely enclosed by Emirati territory, and Musandam, which is a separated from Oman by Emirati territory but which is a peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf at the Strait of Hormuz.

As of 2009, the population of Oman was estimated as being 2,845,000. The country's capital and largest city is Muscat, which, as of 2008, had a total population of 1,090,797 in the city and surrounding metropolitan area.

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Lonely Planet Oman UAE & the Arabian Peninsula (Multi Country Travel Guide)
By Jenny Walker & Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Lonely Planet
Paperback (596 pages)

Lonely Planet Oman UAE & the Arabian Peninsula (Multi Country Travel Guide)
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Nobody knows the Arabian Peninsula like Lonely Planet. Whether it’s exploring the alleyways of Old Muscat, bargaining in Abu Dhabi’s atmospheric souqs, diving in the Red Sea or finding the best spot for a desert safari, we bring you the most extensive coverage of the region.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

In-depth advice on safe travel in the region
Expat chapter packed with insider tips from our resident author
Only guidebook to cover every country in the Arabian Peninsula
The Rough Guide to Oman (Rough Guides)
By Gavin Thomas

Rough Guides
Paperback (344 pages)

The Rough Guide to Oman (Rough Guides)
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"The Rough Guide to Oman" is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations. With clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Oman attractions. Discover Oman's highlights in the full colour introduction packed with stunning photography and information on everything from experiencing, an oasis of traditional culture to the frantically modernizing Gulf states. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Oman, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. "The Rough Guide to Oman" also includes two full-colour sections describing the country's most notable architectural wonders, plus a detailed guide to the very best food and drink. Explore every corner of this captivating country with easy-to-use maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Oman".
Oman - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture
By Simone Nowell

Kuperard
Released: 2009-03-24
Paperback (168 pages)

Oman - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:

* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken

"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel

"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel

"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Oman, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide
By Diana Darke

Bradt Travel Guides
Paperback (288 pages)

Oman, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide
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In a region notorious for religious extremism, turbulence and unrest, Oman stands out as an oasis of calm and composure. If you think of Oman as an arid land of desert and oil, it’s time to open the pages of this book and discover a very different country – rich in nature reserves, world-class diving sites and archaeological wonders.

Oman is a place of awe-inspiring natural landscapes: mountains, ravines, cliffs, canyons, desert and coastline under an incessant Middle Eastern sun.

Diana Darke leads you through the coasts, plains and mountains of this spell-binding sultanate. Brimming with up-to-date information on restaurants and bars, hotels, sports facilities and trip itineraries, this guide has everything for the traveller who wants to explore the land beyond the myth. Browse the perfumes and spices in the souks, cheer on a camel race, visit the Queen of Sheba’s Palace or camp with the Bedouin under the stars. You’ll probably want to stay for 1,001 nights.

 

‘Beautiful photography with clear information of where to go, where to stay and what to do.’ A reader review.

Traveller Guides Oman, 3rd: Popular, compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations (Travellers - Thomas Cook)
By Thomas Cook Publishing

Thomas Cook Publishing
Paperback (176 pages)

Traveller Guides Oman, 3rd: Popular, compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations (Travellers - Thomas Cook)
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The traveller guides are informative and concise, and are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip.  These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography and listings.

 

The Thomas Cook traveller guide to Oman comes from the world's leading travel expert and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip

 

Maverick Guide to Oman (Maverick Guide Series)
By Peter Ochs II

Pelican Publishing
Released: 1999-11-30
Paperback (384 pages)

Maverick Guide to Oman (Maverick Guide Series)
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With the endorsement and assistance of the Omani government, the only guide to Oman has been thoroughly updated for the second edition. For naturalists, the rock formations, minerals, and fossils of Oman are textbook-quality, and the variety of flora and fauna is awe-inspiring. For adventurers, there is wadi bashing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. The landscape ranges from desert to oasis to mountain to coast, and the Omani people are among the most hospitable in the world. This guide utilizes the familiar Maverick format to communicate everything a first-time traveler needs to know. The author lives in Oman and has made many of the treks he writes about. He gives insight into the customs, history, and culture of the country, as well as how to get along with the Omanis in the best possible fashion. Advice is given on everything from asking permission to take pictures, to what type of vehicle to drive in certain areas, to which forts are open to the public, to what kinds of clothes to wear.
Lonely Planet Oman UAE & Arabian Peninsula (Multi Country Guide)
By Jenny Walker

Lonely Planet
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Discover Oman, UAE, and the Arabian Peninsula

Sneak (legally) into the dunes of Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter and experience all that's romantic about the desert.
Look beyond Dubai to the rest of the UAE - count the camels on the sublime desert drive from Sharjah to Kalba.
Hike where fragrant rosewater is produced from the pink roses of Oman's Jebel Akhdar.
Discover the secret to eternal life - and what make Suqutra the Galapagos Islands of the Middle East.

In This Guide:

More off-the-beaten-track UAE info than any other guide
Special Haj feature tells the ultimate traveler's tale
Dedicated Expats chapter packed with tips on living in another culture
The only guide with independent reviews of everything you need to know about Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
Oman Mini Visitor's Guide
By Explorer Publishing

Explorer Publishing
Paperback (200 pages)

Oman Mini Visitor s Guide
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The little book that packs a big punch, the Oman Mini Explorer may fit in your pocket but it is also bursting with information on this vibrant country. With excellent maps to aid exploring, a comprehensive shopping chapter with inside info on the best buys, sports and spas and restaurant reviews, this is an indispensable guide to an inspirational country.
  • Overview: Learn about Oman’s geography, history and culture
  • Exploring: Discover the best sights and sounds of Muscat and Oman
  • Sports & Spas: From golf to diving and massages to facials, inject some vigour into your holiday
  • Shopping: Learn how to bargain, find the best malls, and explore the souks
  • Going Out: From fine dining to street shawarmas, Oman’s food menu is delicious
  • Visitor Info: All the essentials you need to know for the perfect holiday


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