Oman Trivia

1. Muscat is the capital of Oman. What mountains surround the city?

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Answer: Al Hajar

Muscat is located in the north-east of Oman, and the Al Hajar mountain range stretches throughout the north of Oman and through the east of neighbouring country, United Arab Emirates. It starts in the north, which creates the the Musandam peninsula. It is the highest mountain range located in the eastern portion of the Arabian peninsula. There is a variety of wildlife which includes leopards, and a wild goat called the Arabian tahr - a species not found anywhere else in Oman. The summers in Muscat are long, with an arid, hot climate. Its winters are characterized as warm. Between November and April are the recommended months to visit for tourism, as these months are more moderate, less blistering and more comfortable to navigate.

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Answer: Muscat

Muscat is on the coast of the Arabian Sea, and is a vibrant city with a distinctive feel to it.

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Answer: Omani Riyal

The Omani Riyal consists of 1000 Baiza.

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Answer: Sultan

In 2004 the sultan was Sultan Qaboos. He was raised to the throne on July 23, 1970.

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Answer: The Sultanate of Oman

Oman is under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos, a visionary leader, who has brought great progress to Oman in the thirty odd years of his rule.

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Answer: Majlis al Jinn

This huge cave system offers beautiful, grand chambers and caverns to the avid spelunkers.

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Answer: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque was opened in 2001, the construction being set in motion in 1993, to commemorate the 30th year of Sultan Qaboos' reign. It is the largest mosque in Oman, whose beauty and extravagance draws in many visitors a year. The mosque is square in shape, and its perimeters are defined by five pillars, which represent the five pillars of Islam. The main minaret stretches to just under 300 feet (95m) tall, while the remaining minarets all reach just under 150 feet (45 m) high. The main prayer hall boasts a 6,500 people capacity, with the women's hall being able to hold 750. The outside paved area amongst the gardens has an 8,000 person capacity, bringing the total capacity to around 20,000 people. The mosque's chandelier measures an impressive 45 feet (14 meters) across and weighs 8,500 kilograms. Taking four years to complete, the chandelier boasts 24 carat gold plating, and the shine of around 600,000 Swarovski crystals. The mosque also features a large and beautiful Persian carpet, once the largest single piece in the world, measuring 196 x 229 feet (60-70m) and containing 1,700 million knots.

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Answer: Salalah

Salalah is the capital of the Dhofar region. It is the summer home of the Sultan. It is home to several unique natural formations such as limestone caves, blowholes and a magnetic road.

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Answer: Dhofar

Dhofar is located in the south of Oman, and is 38,300 square miles (99,300 square km) in total area. It encompasses around a third of the territory of Oman, and shares a border with the country of Yemen. One of Oman's most fertile areas, major crops in Dhofar are bananas, coconuts, sorghum and various vegetables. Dhofar is one of the suggestions for the unidentified Biblical location, "Ophir." which was revered in ancient times for its quality gold.

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Answer: Salalah

The Tomb of Nabi Imran is around 40 foot (12 m) long, has a mosque on its north side and is next to the Haffa House Hotel, one of the most famous hotels of Salalah. It is the resting place of an Islamic prophet known as Prophet Imran.The Burj An Nahdah, an icon of Salalah, is situated within walking distance of the tomb. Salalah is the largest city of Oman's Dhofar Province, and the third-largest city in the country. It is very misty and foggy through the months of July to August, despite receiving very little rainfall.

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Answer: Jabal Shams

Jabal Shams (also known as "Jebel Shams") translates to "Sun Mountain" in Arabic, called so because it is the first place in Oman to be touched by the Sun daily, due to its height. It is just under 10,000 feet (3,000 km) high, and is situated in the north-east of Oman, around 150 miles (240 km) from Muscat. It is the highest mountain of the Al Mountain range. The Wadi Ghul, also known as the "Grand Canyon of Arabia" lies alongside the mountain. The abandoned Ghul village on the mountainside is said to provide excellent views of the canyon.

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Answer: Musandam

Musandam is one of the most beautiful parts of Oman. It is called the Scandinavia of the Middle East.

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Answer: Baisa

Oman did not have its own national currency until 1970, when the country was still called Muscat and Oman. Firstly using the rial Saudi, the country adopted the Omani rial in 1973, after Sultan Qaboos had Muscat and Oman's name officially changed to the Sultanate of Oman. Before 1970, the rupee was the predominant currency in what is now Oman.

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Answer: Omani

Oman's beauty is in its simplicity.

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Answer: Turtle

A nesting place for green turtles, Ras al-Jinz is the easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula. It is part of Oman's Ash-Sharqiyyah South Governorate. A permit is required to visit the beach at night, to avoid the turtles and their eggs becoming too disturbed by human activity. Flash photography is strictly outlawed at night whilst observing the turtles nesting. Despite being kept from getting too close to them for the protection of the animals, some lucky visitors have witnessed baby turtles hatching, leaving their nest and then sliding back to the sea at Ras al Jinz. The peak times for hatching here are between May and September, but particularly around July to September. These are some of the hottest months to decide to travel to Oman. In Oman, turtles also land on Masirah Island and the Daymaniyat islands.

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Answer: United Arab Emirates

The highest portion of Jebel Hafeet is located within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, of United Arab Emirates. The mountain offers breathtaking views of the Rub 'al-Khali, an expansive sand desert which spans for 250,000 square miles (650,000 square km) and covers of most of the southern portion of the Arabian Peninsula (including the countries of Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen). The Omani town of Al-Buraimi faces the United Arab Emirates city of Al Ain, along the border with this mountain.

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