Sultanate of Oman

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The Sultanate of Oman is one of the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, with a land area of ​​about 309,500 km 2, and stretches its coastline to about 2092 km, and extends from the Strait of Hormuz in the north to the borders of Yemen, coastline coasts on three seas: the Arabian Sea, the Sea of ​​Oman, Arabi.

Muscat
Muscat is one of the provinces of the Sultanate of Oman, the political capital of the Sultanate. Muscat is the heart of the vibrant city of Muscat. The states of Muscat are characterized by a combination of ancient heritage and modern modernity. Visitors to the Muscat area can see old houses decorated with beautiful domes and winding streets that give tourists the impression of living In an ancient historical phase before moving to modern markets, buildings and shops, this integration preserved the city's historical and cultural character.

Muscat has been recognized as one of the cleanest Arab cities and has won more than once in this area.

The stability of the Sultanate of Oman has given it the right conditions to build an advanced tourism sector. Muscat has lots of parks and natural parks overlooking the sea for short cruises on beautiful beaches.

Tourist areas in Muscat
There are a lot of tourist sites scattered throughout the Muscat is a must for the tourist of her visit:

Museum of the Armed Forces: This museum displays ancient weapons that give the visitor an idea about the history of the Sultanate and its relationship with its neighbors from the Arab countries and other countries of the world.
The Omani-French Museum: This museum contains a lot of equipment and tools that show the historical stage experienced by the Sultanate during the French colonization of the Sultanate, and pictures of the first French diplomats who worked there.
National Museum: Various collections of jewelry, clothes, costumes, Omani carpets and ancient sea boats are displayed in this museum.
Observation Tower: This tower was built during the time of the Portuguese control of Oman and was built to serve the European merchant ships coming and leaving the ports of the Arabian Gulf, where the tower was lit at night, surrounded by the tower water fountains.
Beit Al-Baranda: This museum presents the history of Oman from prehistoric times. The museum also contains the bones of the dinosaurs.
Beit Zubayr: This museum was opened in 1998 and displays pictures depicting the life style in Amman. The museum contains handicrafts from furniture, jewelry, weapons and clothes. The museum also has a shop selling fine handicrafts as gifts.
Fortress of Muttrah: This fortress was built during the time of the Portuguese fortress fortified the residence of the Portuguese soldiers, and the castle contains several rooms for services, a courtyard, and a wide rest

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