Location:
The Sultanate of Oman lies in the extreme south-east of the Arabian peninsula and stretching between latitudes 40 ° and 16 ° 20 26 north and longitude 50 ° and 51 ° 40 59 East, The coastline extends a distance of 1700 km from the Strait of Hormuz in the north to the border with the Republic of Yemen and the looming so seas three are: the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. It is bounded to the west of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, In South Yemen, and the Strait of Hormuz and from the north, and east Arabian Sea.

Oman Visa and Procedures:

Language:
Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken. German and French are spoken by hotel staff.

Climate:
Summer is between April to September and the weather is hot and humid. Winter begins around October and continues to April, and the weather is cool and pleasant.

Population:
2,340,815

Currency:
Omani Rial (Biasa 0.387 = US$ 1.00)

Credit Cards:
Credit Cards such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club are available through global network branches and accepted in shopping areas.

Road Services:
Well maintained highways link every major city in Oman. Information relating to car Rental facilities (International Driving License required), Bus Tours are available at Travel Agencies and with Tourist Guides.

Air Services:
International & Local : Muscat is just 71/2 hours away from the major European cities. Most major airlines serve Muscat. Oman Air maintain regular flight connections to the major towns in Oman.

Shopping:
08.30 am - 01.00 pm & 04.30 pm - 10.00 pm


How To Get Around:
There are many Travel Agencies and Tourist Guides who will arrange for sightseeing tours around the cities, visiting of historical sites and activities like wadi-bashing and exploration.

Electricity:
220 Volts - 240 Volts at 50 cycles.

Business Hours:
Government : 07.30am - 2.30 pm 
Private Sector: 08.00 am - 01.00 pm and 04.00 pm - 07.00 pm

Health and Medical Facilities:
Hospitals, pharmacies and health clinics are available throughout Oman. Modern hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment can contend with any emergency. Doctors are just a phone call away.