Oman Travel

Oman travel and tourism information & guide on vacation spots and destinations in Oman. The Middle East is the region where Asia, Africa, and Europe meet. Its characteristics of a transition zone combine with special local elements to produce a distinctive regional identity. The sultanate of Oman is an independent country occupying the eastern bulge of the Arabian Peninsula. It lies on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and has land borders with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia (undefined), and Yemen. Oman includes an enclave on the Musandam Peninsula, which juts into the Strait of Hormuz. A former Portuguese territory, Oman has maintained independence since 1650 and presently derives most of its income from petroleum. Below are links that provide information about Oman.