Oman
Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadis, deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring nations (Wadis in particular). With a coastline of 1700 km, Oman offers some of the cleanest, most stunning beaches a visitor could hope to see. Few beaches are private, except some attached to the beach resort hotels, or those adjoining military or official property. Weekend picnics and barbecues are popular on the beach.
Forts and Castles are Oman's most striking cultural landmarks and, together with its towers and city walls, they have historically been used as defensive bastions or look-out points. Forts were often the seats of administrative and judicial authority. There are over 500 forts, castles and towers in Oman which has a coastline of 1,700 km, so they were needed to protect it from potential invaders. The architectural styles vary, being determined by the architects who built them or the periods in which they were built.
Other popular tourist activities include sand skiing in the desert, scuba diving, rock climbing and trekking, surfing and sailing, cave exploration, camel race. The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is The Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival.
Popular places here are: Muscat - the capital city of Oman, a blend of the old and the new, Nizwa - the capital of the
ancient kingdom of Oman, Jabrin castle - one of the most impressive forts of Oman, Sohar - the main trading center of
the Middle East, Salalah - the town which in July and August plays host for the annual Khareef Festival, Wahiba sands
- a longitudinal desert 180 km long and 80 km wide, Jebel Akhdar - "Green Mountains" (from Arabic) is one of the
most scenic areas in Oman, Sumail Gap - the only natural pass through the northern jebels traces the trail of the
old Silk Route, Sur - a placid sea coast town and a pleasant getaway with its striking traditional dwellings,
Masirah island - an idyllic place for those who really want to get away from it all.
Most tourists come from India, United Kingdom, Germany, UAE, France, USA, Bahrain, Sweden, Pakistan and Saudu Arabia.
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