Oman at a Glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Sultanate of Oman (سلطنة عُمان) |
| Area | 309,500 km² (slightly smaller than Germany) |
| Population | about 5.1 million (2025, of which ~45% expats) |
| Capital | Muscat (about 1.5 million in the metropolitan area) |
| Official Language | Arabic (Omani dialect); English widely used as a business language |
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR) — 1 OMR ≈ 2.40 € (2025) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 (year-round, no daylight saving time) |
| Electricity | 240V, Type G (British plug) — bring an adapter! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water in hotels is drinkable, but bottled water is recommended |
| Religion | About 85% Islam (Ibadi — a unique, tolerant branch), minorities: Sunni, Shia, Hindu |
| Telephone Code | +968 |
| Internet TLD | .om |
| License Plate Code | OM |
| Visa | eVisa online (from 5 OMR / ~12€ for 10 days) |
| Government | Absolute Monarchy (Sultanate) under Sultan Haitham bin Tarik (since 2020) |
