Do you know where the country of Oman is? Most probably have not even heard of such a state. And by the way, this country occupies an honorable second place after Egypt in diving and fishing. In Oman you can see waterfalls, and mountains, and oases, and sands, to feel the fusion of cultures that came from India, Africa, Persia, the Far East. It was here that the Queen of Sheba ruled, from here Sinbad went on a legendary voyage.
The country of Oman has a decent area, given that it is home to just over two million people. The sultan rules here, who, by the way, is attentive to the environment. That is why you can find National parks and nature reserves all over the country, they are home to rare animals such as leopard, ash falcon, striped hyena and others.
The country of Oman borders on Yemen, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates. Arabic is recognized as the official language here, but the locals speak English, Urdu, Baluchi, Farsi. If we talk about the branches of the national economy, then this is the gas and oilindustry, fishing, agriculture. Oman has a small population - a country whose map shows that its territory is equal to the sum of the lands of Great Britain and Ireland. Don't believe? Look at the map.
If you are looking for new experiences, ready to experiment and refuse to visit the usual and boring places during your vacation, feel free to head to Oman. This country impresses with its landscapes. And if in your homeland nature does not indulge in a riot of colors, you will definitely be impressed. Do not forget to visit the oldest place on the planet - the Sahban Mountains. A safari in this area will bring a lot of pleasure to notorious extreme lovers. Pirate Fort Liwa will tell tourists about the secrets of the fleet. This place used to belong to Portuguese pirates. Mountain rivers, which are surrounded by greenery, can be found on Wadi Hibbi. Jeep safari here will provide an opportunity not only to swim, but also to get a lot of amazing shots.
In Majis Jetty, locals treat tourists to unique Omani coffee. Have you ever tried? Not? Very in vain. Thrill-seekers will definitely appreciate the bullfights, and fans of spearfishing usually head to Savadi Beach. Here, the beauty of the Indian Ocean will amaze you.
Special attention deserves the national cuisine, which has the country of Oman. The range of products here is quite poor, but this is compensated by the use of many spices and different ways of cooking. Traditional dishes aremeat roasted on stones, lamb or goat meat with rice, beans, stewed vegetables, fried onions. All this is usually seasoned with cardamom, saffron and so on. In the south, they mainly eat seafood, fish with gravy, grilled on coals, and other similar dishes. Local bread "khubz" is represented by a dozen types. As for sweets, sugared dates, soft gozinaki, halva are the most common here.
Going to Oman, you should be aware of the dangers that may await you. These are attacks of sea urchins, stingrays, sharks and barracudas during diving, heat strokes, malaria. And do not forget that the country of Oman is Islamic, so be prudent and do not wear too revealing outfits.
