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Oman is a country
deep rooted in history. Several millennia ago, Arab tribes
migrated east and discovered a land of contrasts -1700
kilometers of coastline, some of the world’s biggest deserts,
interspersed with surprisingly lush oasis, and the tallest
mountains on the Arabian Peninsula. The BBC’s World Earth Report
has stated that Oman is one of the world’s best diving
destinations.
Oman has a sense of appreciation for the environment,
conservation and respect for time, people and nature. You will
sense Oman's sense of timelessness altogether from the ancient
city of Nizwa to the towns along the coast to Salalah. You can
witness the glorious past in diverse architectural styles of
over 1,000 forts, castles and watch towers, and several UNESCO
World Heritage Sites.
Oman has an intriguing blend of the past and the present. The
people of Oman have a lively cultural heritage, which is
reflected in the skilled craftwork inherited from past
generations. Hospitality is a way of life here in Oman. In this
highly commercialized and polluted world, the Sultanate of Oman,
the land and people, can truly be described as unique. |