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Ltd., a shipwreck recovery company. The vessel was identified through such artifacts as a "Portuguese coin minted for trade with India (one of only two coins of this type known to exist) and stone cannonballs engraved with what appear to be the initials of
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in Muscat is about 10 centimetres or 4 inches, falling mostly from
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are the most prominent buildings left by the
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By the 19th century, a large Hindu merchant community in the port city dominated its commercial life. It is argued that their settlement at least since the fifteenth century; one of the reasons is that the
Portuguese relied heavily on them to secure a trade monopoly in the Indian Ocean and Persian
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of Oman makes it difficult to describe a national culture; however, sufficient cultural heterogeneity exists within its national boundaries to make Oman distinct from other Arab States of the
Persian Gulf. Oman's cultural diversity is greater than that of its Arab neighbours, given its historical
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2577:(formerly known as Seeb International Airport) around 25 km (16 mi) from the city's business district of Ruwi and 15 to 20 km from the main residential localities of Al-Khuwair, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Shati Al-Qurm and Al-Qurm. Muscat is the headquarters for the local
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Wattayah. Several inter-city roads such as Nizwa Road and Al Amrat Road, intersect with Al Sultan Qaboos Road (in Rusail and
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in June 2010 affected the city with damaging winds and rainfall amounts exceeding 100 millimetres or 4 inches in just a single day. The climate generally is very hot and also very humid in the summer, with temperatures sometimes reaching as high as 45 °C or 113 °F.
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Muttrah into a commercial district. The first five-year development plan in 1976 emphasised infrastructural development of Muscat, which provided new opportunities for trade and tourism in the 1980s–1990s, attracting migrants from around the region. On June 6, 2007,
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is the principal stock exchange of Oman. It is located in
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Evidence of communal activity in the area around Muscat dates back to the 6th millennium BC in Ras al-Hamra, where burial sites of fishermen have been found. The graves appear to be well formed and indicate the existence of burial rituals. South of Muscat, remnants of
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to seek the assistance of the
British in quelling the uprisings from the interior. The failed assassination attempt of April 26, 1966 on Said bin Taimur led to the further isolation of the Sultan, who had moved his residence from Muscat to
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1956:, Total, and Partex and its production is estimated to be about 720,000 barrels per day (114,000 m/d). Muscat also has major trading companies such as the Suhail Bahwan Group, which is a trading partner for corporations such as
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sailed to Muscat in 1507, in an attempt to establish trade relations. As he approached the harbour, his ships were fired on. He then decided to conquer Muscat. Most of the city burned to the ground during and after the fighting.
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conducted by the Oman Ministry of National Economy, the population of Muscat is over 630,000, which included 370,000 males and 260,000 females. Muscat formed the second largest governorate in the country, after
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hitherto), in an attempt to end to the interior's isolation from Muscat. Qaboos enlisted the services of capable Omanis to fill positions in his new government, drawing from such corporations as
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which operates as one of the oldest automotive agencies in the entire region having been established in 1927. The private Health Care sector of Muscat, Oman has numerous hospitals and clinics.
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Route 1 (Ruwi-Mabela) serves people travelling major shopping destinations (Oman Avenues Mall, Muscat Grand Mall, Qurum City Centre, Muscat City Centre, Markaz al Bhaja) and Muscat Airport.
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hypermarket. Two new megamalls opened during 2019 and 2020: in the Mabela area of Muscat are Al Araimi Boulevard and Mall of Muscat. The Mall of Muscat is also home to the Oman Aquarium.
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as Imam of Oman in 1624 changed the balance of power again in the region, from the Persians and the Portuguese to local Omanis. Among the most important castles and forts in Muscat, the
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to conquer Oman. The Abbasids occupied the region until the 11th century, when they were driven out by the local Yahmad tribe. Power over Oman shifted from the Yahmad tribe to the
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of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society. Muscat is termed as a Beta -
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flourished in Oman (Bēṯ Mazūnāyē "land of the Maganites"; a name deriving from its Sumerian designation) from the late 4th century to the 7th century. Missionary activity by the
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resulted in a significant Christian population living in the region, with a bishop being attested by 424 AD under the Metropolitan of Fars and Arabia. The rise of Islam saw the
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was one of the most famous shipbuilding cities of the Indian Ocean. The Al Ghanja ship takes one whole year to build. Other types of Omani ship include As Sunbouq and Al Badan.
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Baiza buses and colour-coded orange-and-white taxis are unmetered, after several government initiatives to introduce meters were rejected. The fare is set by way of
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Route 4 (Ruwi-Mattrah) serves the tourist destination of Muttrah Corniche, Al Alam Palace, Muttrah Fort, National Museum and Port Sultan Qaboos and churches/temples.
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in the 18th century destabilised the region, and further strained relations between the interior and Muscat. This power vacuum in Oman led to the emergence of the
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which opened on October 14, 2011. One of the most notable new projects is the Oman National Museum. It is expected to be an architectural jewel along with the
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is the major telecommunications organization in Oman and provides local, long-distance and international dialing facilities and operates as the country's only
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has been central to Muscat's economy since at least 1962 and is the country's second largest employer, after the government. Its major shareholders include
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and harbour, form the north-eastern periphery of the city. Muscat's economy is dominated by trade, petroleum, liquified natural gas and porting.
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can be also seen. This port since many centuries have been a main commercial and financial centre in terms of its international maritime trade.
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Nabahinah clan, during whose rule, the people of coastal ports such as Muscat prospered from maritime trade and close alliances with the
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based Amtek Industries also have a couple of offices around the city. It is also home to Galfar Engineering, headed by P. Mohammed Ali.
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Several forms of public transport are popular in Oman. Most popular are the "Baiza" buses, so named for the lower denomination of the
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port at night, forcing an eventual Portuguese surrender on January 23, 1650. A civil war and repeated incursions by the Persian king
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Route 14 serves Petroleum Development Oman, Qurm Natural Park, Qurm City Centre, Khoula Hospital.
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The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
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Sabkha Ecosystems: The Arabian Peninsula and Adjacent Countries
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3790:"Barriers To Developing 'Leadership' In The Sultanate Of Oman"
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Long, David E.; Reich, Bernard; Gasiorowski, Mark (2007).
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3847:"Shipwreck Discovered from Explorer Vasco da Gama's Fleet"
1323:) with long, sweltering summers and warm winters. Annual
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state. However, tribal skirmishes continued, allowing the
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2452:, housing all major international brands and the largest
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3823:. Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from
3625:
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3393:. Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from
3012:"The population of the Sultanate by the end of May 2015"
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Route 8 serves Al Khuwair and Al Mouj Integrated Complex
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were amongst the first during this era, followed by the
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Oman unveils world’s 1st interactive calligraphic Quran
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Route 10 serves Seeb Souq and Mawelah Vegetable Market.
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Muscat harbour, ca. 1903. Visible in the background is
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dominate the landscape of Muscat. The city lies on the
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Capital city and Metropolis in Muscat Governorate, Oman
3341:"Ansicht der Stadt & Stadtmauer von der Landseite"
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Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
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connects most major cities and towns in the country.
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Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre
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is the predominant language of the city. In addition,
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established a hospital in Muscat in the 19th century.
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expansion to the Swahili Coast and the Indian Ocean.
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type desert vegetation is predominant in Muscat. The
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The Muscat area is well serviced by paved roads and
2468:, an arcade (Magic Planet) and various food chains.
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2585:, the Indian Subcontinent, East Africa and Europe.
2444:, located in Ghubra. The fourth largest mall is in
1992:; Zubair Automotive whose trading partners include
1226:are found in the waters of the Muscat area, as are
2305:Omani Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs
2153:trade employed the largest number of expatriates.
1160:, typical of rocks in southeastern regions of the
904:on September 21, 1833. Having gained control over
788:invasion in the 3rd century AD, under the rule of
651:is disputed. Some authors claim that the word has
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2581:, which flies to several destinations within the
713:, means sea-people in Arabic. An inhabitant is a
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2959:National Centre for Statistics and Information.
2649:Route 9 serves Ansab and Misfah industrial area.
1130:run through the northern coastline of the city.
796:, a local tribe. The establishment of the First
753:pottery indicate some level of contact with the
6150:Populated places established in the 2nd century
3930:
3795:. International Journal of Leadership Studies.
3511:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2880:(born 1987) first female film director in Oman.
1980:; Saud Bahwan Group whose trading partners are
952:. Important trade existed between the city and
536:Globalization and World Cities Research Network
5456:An unrecognised or partially-recognised nation
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729:. In 1793 AD the capital was transferred from
464:National Centre for Statistics and Information
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5482:
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4027:The Countries and Tribes of the Persian Gulf
3656:British Parliamentary Papers (1876), p. 189.
3647:Oman Census(2003), Data and Other Indicators
2381:The city has numerous mosques including the
1944:of Muttrah sell these items and traditional
40:
5496:
4159:Bibliography of the history of Muscat, Oman
3554:
3552:
3383:
3303:JE Peterson's Britannica entry (1990), p.6.
3039:. Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman.
2510:. Unsourced material may be challenged and
1192:Nature Reserve contains plants such as the
6135:Populated places in the Muscat Governorate
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4228:. London: United Kingdom Parliament. 1876.
3368:(in German). Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
3347:(in German). Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
3004:
2019:Ruwi, the main business district of Muscat
896:, who signed a treaty with U.S. President
4205:"Data & Indicators of the Population"
3267:"The Indian merchant community of Masqaṭ"
2617:hi-tech features, including free Wi-Fi.
2530:Learn how and when to remove this message
2448:, near the international airport, called
2361:Learn how and when to remove this message
1098:Muscat is located in northeast Oman. The
482:as an important trading port between the
4033:
3549:
3228:Journal of the American Oriental Society
2778:(born 1952), billionaire and founder of
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2432:. Visitors are also encouraged to visit
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2113:The governorate of Muscat comprises six
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2014:
1923:
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1004:, son of the Sultan, staged a bloodless
991:(1962). The rebellion forced the Sultan
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2275:are spoken by the residents of Muscat.
1082:Muscat's rugged terrain, with plutonic
608:. Interpretations of Arrianus' work by
6122:
5068:Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute
4034:Peterson, J. E. (2007). "Chronology".
3745:
2073:has its head office on the grounds of
1328:the Arabian Sea have struck the city.
1114:border Muscat to the south, while the
679:the place of "letting fall the anchor"
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4259:
4064:Potter, Lawrence; Sick, Gary (2002).
3880:Barth, Hans-Jörg; Benno Böer (2002).
3844:
3414:
3264:
2385:, Ruwi Mosque, Saeed bin Taimoor and
960:, expanding to other parts of India.
887:, after the fall of Muscat, in 1507.
844:and a bombardment of the town by the
632:. Similarly, other scholars identify
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359:3,797 km (1,466 sq mi)
351:3,500 km (1,400 sq mi)
6160:Port cities in the Arabian Peninsula
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3770:
3499:
2874:(born 1989), professional footballer
2826:(born 1984), professional footballer
2508:adding citations to reliable sources
2475:
2343:adding citations to reliable sources
2314:
2310:
1242:, such as the Qurum Nature Reserve.
920:(1834/5–1870), while the third son,
908:, in 1840 Said moved his capital to
667:. Other authors claim that the name
3982:. Great Britain: RAND Corporation.
3937:Vegetation of the Arabian Peninsula
3061:from the original on 24 August 2020
2967:from the original on April 23, 2022
873:, which has ruled Oman ever since.
614:Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville
510:. As an important port-town in the
431:
41:
13:
4179:"Final Results of the Census 2003"
4152:
4088:The Archeology of the Arabian Gulf
3787:
3057:. Globalization and World Cities.
3051:"The World According to GaWC 2020"
2669:, the baiza (an adaptation of the
2407:Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre
14:
6181:
4245:Official Ministry Of Tourism site
4233:
3442:from the original on 30 June 2023
3321:Middle East Policy (2004), p.126.
2987:"UNdata - country profile - Oman"
2769:
2303:Quran following a brief from the
1136:, predominantly serpentinite and
6145:Populated coastal places in Oman
5840:
3904:The Encyclopedia of Christianity
3845:Romey, Kristin (14 March 2016).
3507:"Seeb Climate Normals 1961-1990"
3330:Middle East Policy (2004), p.128
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3235:: 341, 343–356, here: 341–343.
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2938:from the original on 2023-04-13
2745:Oman Council building in Muscat
2330:needs additional citations for
2080:
948:and continued to prosper under
741:For a chronological guide, see
3976:Kechichian, Joseph A. (1995).
3961:. Univ. Press of Mississippi.
3907:. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.
3218:Cotheal, Alexander I. (1854).
3094:
3085:
3043:
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2979:
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2377:Riyam Park with Incense Burner
2102:of the city was 162.1 per km.
580:identifies the territories of
224:
188:
1:
3612:. Omanair.com. Archived from
2917:
2856:(born 1985), American actress
1318:Köppen climate classification
1068:Ethnological Museum of Berlin
924:, became the Sultan of Oman.
852:and 1581–88. The election of
4067:Security in the Persian Gulf
4029:. Garnet & Ithaca Press.
3821:"The Ship Building Industry"
3587:. Galfar.com. Archived from
3362:"Tor nach der Landseite hin"
2718:, an enduring symbol of Oman
2593:Muscat International Airport
2575:Muscat International Airport
2471:
2415:Sultan's Armed Forces Museum
2177:existed in Muscat ca. 1760.
2075:Muscat International Airport
854:Nasir bin Murshid Al-Ya'rubi
681:. Other derivations include
7:
4240:Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3718:. Omanet.om. Archived from
3421:Oman: The Brad Travel Guide
2932:"Oman, the Pearl of Arabia"
2884:
2862:(born 1998), racecar driver
2832:(born 1981), racecar driver
2424:Recent projects include an
2115:
1603:Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
1463:Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
1254:, with the Muscat Harbour,
568:
472:
454:and most populated city in
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369:31,409 (Old Muscat Wilayat)
10:
6186:
6170:2nd-century establishments
6155:Former Portuguese colonies
5084:Georgian-Ossetian conflict
4156:
4055:Phillips, Wendell (1966).
3665:Kechichian (1995), p. 215.
3562:. Amtek.ae. Archived from
2838:(born 1991), tennis player
2703:
2699:
2430:Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
2383:Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
2170:in the city. Indeed, four
2000:brands such as Dodge; and
1950:Petroleum Development Oman
1928:Offshore Sailing in Muscat
1919:
1911:
1343:
1305:
1301:
1194:Arthrocnemum Macrostachyum
1168:, a region which includes
1046:was developed in Muscat's
1036:Petroleum Development Oman
931:A view of Muscat, ca. 1902
740:
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127:Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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4577:Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
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4059:. D. McKay Co. p. 4.
3955:Hailman, John R. (2006).
3934:; Fisher, Martin (1998).
3674:Fahlbusch (1999), p. 829.
3283:10.1017/S0041977X00104392
3265:Allen, Calvin H. (1981).
2868:(born 1968), rally driver
2842:Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy
1912:Source: NOAA (1961–1990)
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1110:. The interior plains of
1044:new international airport
950:Ahmad bin Said al-Busaidi
912:, the ancient quarter of
755:Indus Valley civilisation
522:. Since the accession of
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5080:Abkhaz-Georgian conflict
4171:2010 Preliminary Results
3958:Thomas Jefferson on Wine
3926:Duncan and Malcolm, 1844
3638:Oman Census (2003), p.9.
3629:Oman Census (2003), p.6.
3469:Ghazanfar (1998), p. 80.
2724:Gulf Cooperation Council
2391:Museum of Omani Heritage
2009:Muscat Securities Market
2002:Moosa AbdulRahman Hassan
1940:, and fish. Many of the
1344:Climate data for Muscat
1094:Muscat by SPOT Satellite
850:Capture of Muscat (1552)
765:, who referred to it as
458:. It is the seat of the
123:Royal Opera House Muscat
39:
5498:Arab Capital of Culture
4746:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
4203:Census Administration.
4177:Census Administration.
4040:. Brill. p. 117+.
3683:Peterson (2004), p. 34.
3055:GaWC - Research Network
2395:National Museum of Oman
2207:Like the rest of Oman,
2129:, Al Amrat, Muscat and
1312:Muscat features a hot,
1128:Central Hajar Mountains
1084:Central Hajar Mountains
647:The origin of the word
25:Muscat (disambiguation)
4085:Rice, Michael (1994).
3163:Forster (1844), p.234.
3154:Rice (1994), p.255-256
3100:Forster (1844), p.173.
3091:Forster (1844), p.241.
3082:Forster (1844), p.231.
2746:
2719:
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2595:
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2551:The Port Sultan Qaboos
2399:Oman Children's Museum
2378:
2110:
2085:According to the 2003
2020:
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1206:are common in Muscat.
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1066:, are now held at the
1021:
1017:Muscat harbour during
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932:
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367:1,720,000 (Urban Area)
201:Location of Muscat in
23:. For other uses, see
6024:Mu`skar al Murtafi`ah
4858:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
4297:Dependent territories
4110:Room, Adrian (2003).
4019:Miles, Samuel Barrett
3932:Ghazanfar, Shahina A.
3755:. Sultanate of Oman.
3496:Barth (2002), p. 292.
3487:Miles (1997), p. 410.
3460:Miles (1997), p. 399.
3366:Ethnologisches Museum
3345:Ethnologisches Museum
3190:Miles (1997), p. 196.
3127:Hailman (2006), p.49.
3109:Forster (1844), p.173
2762:the commander of the
2759:Blue Water Recoveries
2744:
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2158:British Parliamentary
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2018:
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1199:Halopeplis Perfoliata
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1086:dotting the landscape
1081:
1074:Geography and geology
1016:
966:
930:
885:Afonso de Albuquerque
876:
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826:Afonso de Albuquerque
655:origins – from
460:Governorate of Muscat
269:23.58889°N 58.40833°E
5533:United Arab Emirates
5295:United Arab Emirates
4769:United Arab Emirates
4225:Parliamentary Papers
4134:Marine Fauna of Oman
3208:Miles (1997), p.147.
3199:Miles (1997), p.256.
3172:Potter (2002), p.41.
3136:Philips (1966), p.4.
3118:Miles (1997), p.468.
2504:improve this section
2339:improve this article
2109:Shangri la in Muscat
2041:United Arab Emirates
1393:Record high °C (°F)
1112:Ad Dakhiliyah Region
1108:Ash Sharqiyah Region
374: • Density
131:Sultan Qaboos Street
5076:Status of Jerusalem
4852:Episkopi Cantonment
4605:Bandar Seri Begawan
3851:National Geographic
3788:Common, Richard K.
3722:on February 1, 2009
3426:Bradt Travel Guides
3391:"Mountains in Oman"
3312:Long (2007), p.188.
3181:Miles (1997), p.167
3145:Room (2003), p.246.
3037:الدراسات الاجتماعية
2912:Sultan Haitham City
2872:Mohammad Al-Balushi
2860:Al Faisal Al Zubair
2776:Mohammed Al Barwani
2673:lower denomination
2599:Road Transportation
2411:Omani French Museum
2033:Jebel Ali Free Zone
2029:Indian subcontinent
1673:Record low °C (°F)
1533:Daily mean °C (°F)
1106:and to its east by
946:Al Bu Sa‘id dynasty
871:Al Bu Sa‘id dynasty
818:Indian subcontinent
784:The port fell to a
620:was a reference to
462:. According to the
265: /
169:The Pearl of Arabia
5846:Muscat Governorate
5768:State of Palestine
5655:State of Palestine
4191:on October 3, 2008
4003:. Westview Press.
3922:Forster, Charles,
3702:2021-05-23 at the
3478:Salm (1993), p. 52
2747:
2720:
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2557:Muscat Governorate
2553:
2450:City Centre Muscat
2379:
2231:languages such as
2187:Church of the East
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2100:population density
2021:
1930:
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1022:
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900:'s representative
838:
743:Timeline of Muscat
606:Voyage of Nearchus
447:[ˈmasqatˤ]
356: • Metro
309:Muscat Governorate
274:23.58889; 58.40833
111:Clockwise from top
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4490:Camp Thunder Cove
4144:978-2-8317-0180-6
4123:978-0-7864-1814-5
4102:978-0-415-03268-1
4077:978-0-312-23950-3
4047:978-90-04-15266-3
4037:Historical Muscat
4010:978-0-8133-4361-7
3989:978-0-8330-2332-2
3968:978-1-57806-841-8
3947:978-0-7923-5015-6
3914:978-0-8028-2415-8
3893:978-1-4020-0504-6
3857:on March 16, 2016
3753:"Culture of Oman"
2540:
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2442:Oman Avenues Mall
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2311:Notable landmarks
1916:
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1819:relative humidity
1332:in June 2007 and
1308:Climate of Muscat
1250:, respectively).
1162:Arabian Peninsula
1104:Al Batinah Region
1064:Hermann Burchardt
1027:Sultanate of Oman
922:Thuwaini bin Said
551:Straits of Hormuz
496:Portuguese Empire
421:
420:
348: • Land
324:Absolute monarchy
320: • Type
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6140:Capitals in Asia
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52:Capital city
5874:Ad Duwaykah
5869:Abu Nukhayl
5784:Kuwait City
5714:Constantine
5559:Kuwait City
5388:Kuwait City
4959:(de facto)
4884:Kuwait City
4740:West Island
4694:Philippines
4538:Afghanistan
4455:Ulaanbaatar
4425:South Korea
4414:North Korea
3726:January 18,
2899:Oman portal
2848:Sneha Ullal
2803:Isla Fisher
2682:negotiation
2583:Middle East
2520:August 2021
2466:Vox Cinemas
2426:opera house
2351:August 2021
2298:interactive
2290:proselytize
2125:, Bawshar,
1948:artefacts.
1280:Al Hamriyah
1260:Mina Qaboos
1204:Coral reefs
1040:Mina Qaboos
1019:World War I
1007:coup d'état
794:Azd dynasty
779:Amithoscuta
771:Hidden Port
761:geographer
733:to Muscat.
687:Old Persian
638:Amithoscuta
596:references
561:, with its
547:Arabian Sea
532:Global City
504:East Africa
304:Governorate
272: /
6124:Categories
6094:Wadi Kabir
5924:Bin `Umran
5889:Al Jafnayn
5754:Port Sudan
5379:(de facto)
5243:Mauritania
5238:Nouakchott
5195:Somaliland
5027:Tskhinvali
4813:Azerbaijan
4711:Phnom Penh
4632:East Timor
4516:Bangladesh
4466:North Asia
4385:Uzbekistan
4374:Tajikistan
4363:Kyrgyzstan
4352:Kazakhstan
4320:South Asia
4215:2008-09-17
4195:2008-09-17
4157:See also:
3831:2018-09-12
3806:2018-09-12
3763:2018-09-12
3595:2014-02-18
3570:2014-02-18
3542:2022-09-13
3401:2020-02-06
3376:2023-05-31
3355:2023-03-11
3251:2020-09-27
3022:2015-07-05
2997:2016-06-30
2942:2023-04-13
2918:References
2907:Old Muscat
2809:Tate McRae
2780:MB Holding
2667:Omani rial
2626:Wadi Kabir
2434:Old Muscat
2199:Protestant
2195:Portuguese
2135:illiterate
2092:Al Batinah
1994:Mitsubishi
1988:, KIA and
1181:halophytic
1154:greenstone
910:Stone Town
867:Nader Shah
822:Portuguese
773:), and by
697:, meaning
693:, or from
689:, meaning
443:pronounced
364:Population
315:Government
260:58°24′30″E
257:23°35′20″N
56:Metropolis
5999:Ma`abilah
5954:Ghursheba
5884:Al Bustan
5879:Al Amarat
5764:Bethlehem
5648:Jerusalem
5367:Palestine
5359:Jerusalem
5290:Abu Dhabi
5216:Mogadishu
4956:Palestine
4870:Jerusalem
4764:Abu Dhabi
4751:Australia
4729:Vientiane
4722:Singapore
4700:Naypyidaw
4672:Indonesia
4649:Australia
4582:Sri Lanka
4566:New Delhi
4544:Kathmandu
4522:Islamabad
4409:Pyongyang
4391:East Asia
4326:West Asia
4093:Routledge
3716:"Museums"
3585:"Contact"
3291:0041-977X
3065:31 August
2764:Esmeralda
2751:Esmeralda
2569:The main
2543:Waterways
2491:does not
2472:Transport
2462:Snow Oman
2454:Carrefour
2249:Malayalam
2197:in 1507.
2183:Assyrians
2168:merchants
2147:wholesale
1296:Al Ghubra
1240:estuaries
1236:Glassfish
723:Muscatite
719:Muscatian
715:Muscatter
674:anchorage
468:provinces
450:) is the
415:mm.gov.om
394:Time zone
388:1,720,000
6099:Wutayyah
5964:Hamriyah
5894:Al Khawd
5855:Capital:
5635:Damascus
5599:Khartoum
5375:Ramallah
5334:Damascus
5205:Khartoum
5189:Hargeisa
5178:Djibouti
5173:Djibouti
4995:Abkhazia
4950:Ramallah
4830:Damascus
4716:Cambodia
4683:Malaysia
4621:Thailand
4560:Maldives
4527:Pakistan
4460:Mongolia
4380:Tashkent
4369:Dushanbe
4336:Ashgabat
4287:Capitals
4137:. IUCN.
3861:15 March
3797:Archived
3757:Archived
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3536:Archived
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3440:Archived
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3370:Archived
3349:Archived
3245:Archived
3059:Archived
3016:Archived
2991:Archived
2971:March 7,
2965:Archived
2936:Archived
2885:See also
2819:Al Hilal
2579:Oman Air
2438:Al Qurum
2417:and the
2237:Gujarati
2165:Gujarati
2131:Qurayyat
2117:wilayats
2071:Oman Air
1998:Chrysler
1986:Daihatsu
1907:3,493.3
1817:Average
1743:Average
1498:(101.5)
1493:(104.7)
1488:(103.1)
1458:(120.6)
1453:(100.0)
1448:(102.9)
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6079:Tawiyan
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5969:Haramil
5949:Ghubrah
5944:Ghallah
5914:Bawshar
5798:Lebanon
5794:Tripoli
5748:Morocco
5728:Tunisia
5718:Algeria
5704:Tripoli
5694:Baghdad
5688:Bahrain
5629:Algeria
5622:Algiers
5583:Morocco
5543:Lebanon
5529:Sharjah
5523:Tunisia
5404:Bahrain
5328:Lebanon
5312:Baghdad
5276:Tunisia
5260:Tripoli
5254:Morocco
5232:Comoros
5221:Somalia
5156:Algeria
5151:Algiers
5048:Armenia
5043:Yerevan
5010:Georgia
5005:Tbilisi
4989:Sukhumi
4923:Nicosia
4900:Bahrain
4824:Lebanon
4797:Baghdad
4705:Myanmar
4667:Jakarta
4661:Vietnam
4616:Bangkok
4588:Thimphu
4398:Beijing
4358:Bishkek
4305:italics
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4289:of Asia
3560:"Amtek"
2700:Culture
2690:Buraimi
2571:airport
2567:Airport
2512:removed
2497:sources
2286:Muslims
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2225:Swahili
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2213:English
2185:of the
2175:temples
2143:defense
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2053:Ooredoo
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1958:Toshiba
1920:Economy
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4875:Israel
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5509:Cairo
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