Oman

Key Facts About Oman

• •Oman controls the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's oil passes.
• •Oman is the oldest independent Arab state.
• •The frankincense trade routes in Oman are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• •Oman has maintained a policy of neutrality in regional conflicts.
• •The Wahiba Sands desert features dunes up to 100 metres high.

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