Oman trekking

• Holidays
• Introduction
• Key Facts
• Climate

• 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.
• FCO advice: FCO travel advice
• World Travel Guide: World Travel Guide / Oman