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Oman
Oman combines dramatic desert and mountain scenery with a long maritime history and some of the Gulf's best-preserved traditional architecture.
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Capital: Muscat
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Best time: Oct–Apr
Weather: Hot and dry; milder in the mountains and during winter
Top attractions: Muscat • Nizwa • Wahiba Sands • Jebel Akhdar • Salalah • Wadi Shab
Nature: Arabian Sea coast • Hajar Mountains • deserts • wadis • beaches
Quick fact: Oman combines dramatic desert and mountain scenery with a long maritime history and some of the Gulf's best-preserved traditional architecture.