Cheap Flights to Oman

Soak Up the Culture in Oman

Oman, which rests on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, is a well-developed country that maintains friendly ties with Iran. Over the past four decades, it has shown great improvement as a nation, and its health care system is especially highly ranked. The people of Oman also value education, with several college in place to educate its many students.

While everyone in Oman is supposed to learn Arabic, as the official language of the country, many citizens also speak native dialects or variations of languages from other nearby countries. The ability to speak English is also widespread, as is the Pakistani language of Urdu.

Many of Oman's residents are Muslims, and some of the country's distinctive artifacts reflect that. One thing for which the country is famous is the khanjar knife, a ceremonial dagger often associated with Muslim sailors. Popular items of clothing in Oman include the hijab and the abaya, garments which women wear, sometimes in such a way that their hands and faces are covered.

Among Oman's many notable sites, some include Qantab Beach and Qurum Beach, the Ruwi Musical Clock Tower that is the oldest monument in all of Oman, and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. In addition to sightseeing, tourists can take in several sporting events, perhaps the most unusual of which is bullfighting, which is rarely seen in Gulf nations, and enjoy Oman food, which is not spicy but incorporates spices like garlic and lime. A tasty capper to a day of Omani travel.

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