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Oman trekking
- Capital city: Muscat
- Population: 3,632,000 (est. 2013)
- Size of country: 309,500 sq km
- Currency: Omani rial
- Power supply: 220-240 volts
- Sockets: British-style three-pin plugs
- Language: Arabic
- Time difference: GMT +4 hours
- Visas: British nationals require a visa.
- Religion: Ibadhi Muslim (official) 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, Hindu) 25%
- Popular dishes: Mashuai (kingfish and lemon rice)
- Popular drinks: Kahwa (strong, bitter coffee, flavoured with cardamom)
- Did you know: The highlands of Oman have a raised irrigation system which carries water from mountain streams. Known as the ' Aflaj Irrigation System', it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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