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	U.S. DIVE TRAVEL: scuba diving & desert adventure tours, Oman.
		Oman is a nation of people who are honest, responsible and sincere in their hospitality.
		The flights to Oman are nowhere near a grind, and the rewards are bound to rock your soul.
		Oman is nestled right at the "bottom right hand corner" of the vast Arabian Peninsula, a safe and sound 1500 miles from the mess in Israel and Lebanon.
	www.usdivetravel.com /OmanHome.htm (3380 words)

	Oman
		The Sultanate of Oman is a country in western Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
		The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea in the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman in the northeast.
		A vast desert plain covers most of central Oman, with mountain ranges along the north and southeast coast, where the countries main cities are also located: capital city Muscat, Matrah[?] and Sur[?] in the north, and Salalah[?] in the south.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/om/Oman.html (542 words)

	Oman - Search View - MSN Encarta
		Oman is a desert country in which high mountain peaks gaze down on dazzling white sand beaches.
		Oman is ruled by a monarch called a sultan, and the country’s official name is the Sultanate of Oman.
		Oman is a member of the United Nations (UN) and a number of specialized UN agencies.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761561099__1/Oman.html (3859 words)

	Oman
		Oman is one of the most attractive travel destinations in the middle east, a country that combines luxurious comfort and safety amidst rugged mountains, panoramic beaches and beautiful desertscapes.
		Khasab is the furthest north of the wilayats and overlooks the Arabian Gulf in the northwest and the Gulf of Oman in the east.
		It lies south of the Dakhliyah region and is bordered on the east by the Arabian Sea, and on the west by Saudi Arabia.
	www.arabianadventuresonline.com /Oman.html (4620 words)

	Oman - MSN Encarta
		For centuries a hub of Indian Ocean trade, Oman was an imperial power from the 17th through the 19th century.
		The Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) lies to the east and the Gulf of Oman to the north.
		Masqaţ, also known as Muscat, is the capital of Oman and the center of the country’s largest metropolitan area.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761561099/Oman.html (664 words)

	Oman Regions - TravelPuppy.com
		Oman’s capital is divided into 3 main districts, Muscat, Mutrah and Ruwi.
		The capital of the southern region is a city set amongst coconut groves and banana plantations, spread along sandy beaches that run the length of its plain.
		Famous for its gold and silver handicrafts, the centre of the town is dominated by the large circular tower of 1 of Oman’s oldest and largest forts.
	travelpuppy.com /oman/regions.htm (679 words)

	Saudi Aramco World : Oman: The Falajs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Construction of a falaj seems, at first, to be simple: from the farm or the village to a dependable source of water, almost always a perennial spring, you dig a gently sloping tunnel through which the water can flow.
		The first step is to find water and in Oman a special guild of "water diviners," the'Awamir tribe, have achieved fame for their ability to find hidden sources of water.
		In Oman a portion of the water is sometimes sold outside the community and the revenues used to finance upkeep.
	www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/198303/oman-the.falajs.htm (920 words)

	SALALAH OMAN HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS in OMAN SALALAH
		SALALAH Oman can be enjoyed either as part of a holiday in all Oman or as a holiday with OMAN Holiday only in Salalah enjoying the comforts of the Hilton Hotel Salalah and the Crown Plaza Hotel Salalah.
		On the edge of this mountainous region small towns are active hubs for the Bedouin of the desert.
		The Sharquia region with the famed Dhow (wooden boat)yards of Sur and scenic mountain valleys fringed with date plantations is perhaps the most compelling area in the north of Oman.
	www.omanholiday.co.uk /salalah.htm (926 words)

	Sultanate of Oman.......By Tariq©
		Situated on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula, Oman is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, the Gulf of Oman to the north, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.
		Temperatures in Oman range from 65 degrees F in winter (October to March) to 120 degrees F in the summer (April to September).
		Oman is divided into 59 wilayats (districts), in 8 regions, each headed by a wali (governor).
	www.geocities.com /nb_evil/Oman.htm (129 words)

	Oman Governorates & regions
		The Sultanate of Oman lies on the south east corner of the Arabian Peninsula between latitudes 16˚40' and 26˚-20' north and longitudes 51˚50', and 59˚40' east.
		Its coast runs to a distance of 1,700 km from the Strait of Hormuz in the north to the borders of the Republic of Yemen, thus overlooking three seas, the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
		The second is Al Qara mountain range situated in the far side of south west of Oman.
	www.omanet.om /english/regions/oman.asp?cat=reg (295 words)

	Mark Tours
		It is also possible to get such visas through Oman diplomatic and commercial mission in addition the Directorate General of Passport and Residency and its sections in the regions.
		The Entry stamp/Visa for Dubai is recognized for entry to Oman, whether individually or as groups entering through different land, air or sea terminals regardless of the sex or age after filling in the forms designated that purpose.
		If it is granted by the Sultanate of Oman's legation abroad by co-ordination with the DGPR, it should be stamped within one month only from the date of its issuance, and must be used within not more than six months from the date of its issuance.
	www.marktoursoman.com /visa.htm (1887 words)

	Mark Tours
		Oman is one of the most attractive destinations in the Middle East - Unique and Authentic, a country that combines luxurious comfort amidst rugged mountains, panoramic beaches and striking desertscapes.
		The Sultanate of Oman is located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and is bordered by the green waters of the Arabian Gulf to the East and the Indian Ocean to the South.
		The topography is varied, with rugged mountains and rocky water fjords to the North, the mountains and green hills of Dhofar region to the south and the spectacular dunes of the Wahiba Sands in the centre.
	www.marktoursoman.com /ourtour.htm (1434 words)

	Oman Articles publications and documentations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Oman has shown a remarkable success in reducing the burden of various vaccine preventable diseases to the extent that some reached the level of eradication.
		The Zoonotic Communicable diseases of importance in Oman are Leishmaniasis, Burcellosis and Rabies.
		Prior to 1990, the Sultanate of Oman was known to be free from rabies.
	www.omaninfo.com /cgi-bin/journal/DocView.asp?DocumentID=18 (5692 words)

	Oman (10/06)
		Oman is concerned with regional stability and security, given tensions in the region, the proximity of Iran and Iraq, and the potential threat of political Islam.
		Oman maintained its diplomatic relations with Iraq throughout the Gulf War while supporting the UN allies by sending a contingent of troops to join coalition forces and by opening up to prepositioning of weapons and supplies.
		Regional court complexes are envisioned to house the various courts, including the courts of first instance for criminal cases and Shariah cases (family law and inheritance).
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/35834.htm (4726 words)

	WHO EMRO - NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
		The cancer registry collects data from all the 10 administrative regions and the coverage is high.
		Stomach cancer is the commonest among males and further it was found to be high in certain regions in Oman.
		Regional Registers of affected and carriers are underway.
	www.emro.who.int /ncd/eman-oman-background.htm (1722 words)

	Travel to Oman - Oman Tourism
		Oman is a country in the Middle East.
		The main city of Oman is the capital Muscat.
		If you hold a multiple entry visa you are allowed to stay in Oman for a period of 3 weeks for each visit and there should be a gap of three weeks between visits.
	www.atraveldirectory.com /O/Oman.html (332 words)

	The Doll Company of Oman is proud to present the AlZadjali Collection
		In this region the women’s “thobe” is her long shirt (which you may think of as being more of a dress) and it nearly reaches her ankles.
		The dress of this region is referred to as a “jalabia” and it is usually made from silk, frequently a striped silk sometimes with a specific zarrie pattern in between the strips and evenly spaced.
		In the Al Dakhliya region, the abiya worn by the married woman is greatly different from that worn in the capital.
	www.dollcompanyoman.com /traditions.htm (3966 words)

	Travelling to Oman - Holidays in Oman - Vacation in Oman - www.reiswijs.co.uk
		Sultanate of Oman - Saltanat Uman on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
		Oman, this fascinating and colourful part of Arabia, is experiencing a huge growth in the number of visitors, with over a quarter of a million* travellers in 1999.
		To the west of Al Hamra is the road to Jebel Shams(mountain of the Sun), the tallest peak in Oman at 3010 metres.
	www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/middleeast/oman/oman.html (2625 words)

	CFBT Oman
		Oman is a Muslim country, Islamic values, which govern almost all aspects of life, are fundamental and must be viewed with sensitivity.
		Traditionally, the people of Oman are exceptionally friendly, kind and hospitable.
		Visitors to the regions are readily invited for dates and coffee at home.
	www.cfbtoman.com /language.htm (197 words)

	Basic Reading on Oman: an introductory bibliography
		For in-depth research, you should check the Catalogue of the Oman holdings, Part 1 and Part 2 of the Document Unit of the Centre for Arab Gulf Studies at Exeter University.
		Robertson, Alastair H.F.; Searle, M.P.; Ries, A.C. (eds.): The geology and tectonics of the Oman region.
		Brockett, A.A.: The spoken Arabic of Khâbûra on the Bâtina of Oman.
	oman.org /reading.htm (2859 words)

	Oman History - TravelPuppy.com
		During the 18 th and 19 th centuries, the sultans of Muscat were often powerful figures in Arabia and East Africa, who often came into conflict with the colonial powers in the region, predominantly the Portuguese, who first settled in the 16 th century, in an attempt to protect their eastern trade routes.
		In 1981, Oman was a founder member of the Gulf Co operation Council and has played a leading role in promoting its growing involvement in regional security issues.
		Oman’s strategic importance to the West has been underlined throughout the last 2 decades as it has been used as a staging post for Anglo-American military, naval and air operations during the Iran-Iraq War, the counter-invasion of Kuwait and, in more recent times, both the assaults on Afghanistan and Iraq.
	travelpuppy.com /oman/history.htm (555 words)

	Muscat and Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The country is not to be confused with either the Trucial States or Trucial Oman.
		The discovery of oil in the Persian Gulf exacerbated the dispute of territory between the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imamate of Oman.
		The Imamate of Oman fell and the newly consolidated territories along with the territory of Muscat, became the Sultanate of Oman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muscat_and_Oman (767 words)

	Gastro-intestinal parasites of livestock in Oman
		Due to its geographical location, Oman experiences many climatic variations which are caused by temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, etc. In some areas, therefore, the survival and propagation of certain parasites are facilitated.
		However, the perianal pruritis from the movement of the female worm and from the presence of the sticky egg masses facilitate the induction of an anal type of myiasis.
		In other regions, the dry and hot nature of the environment is unsuitable for the survival and propagation of the snail intermediate host.
	www.fao.org /ag/AGa/AGAP/FRG/FEEDback/War/t8600b/t8600b0v.htm (1007 words)

	DIABETES IN OMAN: COMPARISON OF 1997 AMERICAN
		We evaluated the impact of the revised diagnostic criteria for DM adopted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on the prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and on the classification of individuals among the Omani population.
		In all but one region of Oman, the prevalence of diabetes and IFG using the ADA criteria was lower compared to the prevalence using the WHO criteria.
		With the exception of the Al-Dakhliya region, the prevalence of IGT was higher than the prevalence of IFG in all other regions of Oman.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/201/99-154.htm (1741 words)

	Destination Oman : A Complete Tourism Portal On Oman
		Visa is issued to them upon arrival in Oman through air entry points only either individually or as part of a group.
		Oman diplomatic and commercial mission may issue this visa to nationals mentioned in list Nos.(1) and (2).The validity of the applicants passport should not be less than one year.
		Procedures ON How To Get The Visa: After completing the visa application from and after presenting it locally through Oman tourist and commercial companies or establishments to the Directorate General of Passport and Residency in addition to its sections in ROP headquarters in the regions.
	www.destinationoman.com /getting.html (1148 words)

	Arabian Oryx Project - Other Projects - Arabian Leopard Survey
		The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr), or nimr in Arabic, is the largest surviving cat species in the Arabian Peninsula and once occurred throughout the mountainous regions of Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
		In Oman the leopard is classified as Critically Endangered and is protected from hunting and capture.
		Multi-disciplined surveys in these regions confirmed that by the early 1980s few animals remained in Musandam and none in the Hajar mountains, but that leopard were still present in Dhofar.
	www.oryxoman.com /leopard_main.html (295 words)

	Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sultanate of oman is one of the countries that located in the arabian Gulf in Middle-east.
		Oman is a kingdom country that has a sultan (a king), his name is Qaboos Bin Said.
		You can find alot of people from whole different countries in Oman, some of them are doing business and some of them are visiting the beautiful places in Oman.
	cc.usu.edu /~ahmeda/oman/webpages/mainframe.htm (171 words)

	Oman
		Some of Oman's major environmental concerns are rising soil salinity, beach pollution from oil spills, and very limited natural fresh water resources.
		Oman has a substantial fishing economy, but the waters have been polluted and the stocks overfished.
		Oman has been troubled by polution for the Gulf War, as well as from industrial waste.
	darwin.bio.uci.edu /~sustain/h90/Oman.htm (692 words)

	Oman Map: A Dakhliya — Muscat \| Oman Google Satellite Maps
		Browse the list of administrative regions below and follow the navigation through administrative regions to find populated place you are interested in.
		Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
		If you would like to recommend this Oman map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
	www.maplandia.com /oman (568 words)

	newsBriefsOman - news and comment about Oman / Oman's Land Encyclopedia
		I applaud the launch of Oman's Land Encyclopedia, which was reported to have taken place at the Press Club in Muscat on 2nd May. Oman Observer.
		The Times of Oman stated that His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, minister of heritage and culture, had said that the encyclopedia, which is being created as a result of Royal directives, would only be published in 2010.
		Consisting of three volumes, it will detail the names of all towns and villages in Oman and their connection to the Arabic language and Islamic culture.
	www.newsbriefsoman.info /index.php?itemid=171 (491 words)

	UNDP-POGAR: Programme on Governance in the Arab Region: Arab Countries Profiles
		The country’s name was changed from the Sultanate of Masqat and Oman to the Sultanate of Oman.
		The minimum voting age is 21, lowered from 30 in the 2000 elections.
		Oman offered universal suffrage to men and women beginning in the 2003 elections.
	www.undp-pogar.org /countries/country.asp?cid=13 (573 words)

	WeArab Network - Regional: Middle East
		The term "Middle East" refers to the region including Western Asia, Eastern Europe, the Gulf nations, and Northern Africa.
		This region is the birthplace of both Christianity and Islam, and the cradle of many great ancient civilizations.
		In modern times, the region is better known as the world's leading source of crude oil, and as a place of constant political conflict and turmoil.
	www.wearab.net /tmp/me (113 words)

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