Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country located in Southwest Asia on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Saudi Arabia to its west and Yemen to its southwest. The country has a strategic location at the mouth of Strait of Hormuz which links it to Indian Ocean.

The land area consists mostly desert with some mountains in north-west part; fertile coastal plain along Arabian Sea in south-east side; and barren interior plateau broken by several mountain ranges like Hajar Mountains on northern border with United Arab Emirates (UAE). Majority population lives near coast due resources available there such as fish and pearls while Bedouin tribes inhabit inner regions or deserts around cities like Muscat or Salalah.

Since ancient times this region had trade routes between them linking East Africa, Middle East and India – leading growth many settlements including medieval port cities that are still important today: Sohar, Sur Masirah Island where Europeans first landed 16th century onwards for trading purposes creating colonial influence until 1970s when modern state was established under sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said who removed British military presence from Omani soil before establishing his own government based upon traditional Islamic values combined with progressive economic policies towards development nation’s infrastructure health care system etcetera making him popular amongst citizens bringing oil wealth into economy too enabling improving educational opportunities also introducing tourism industry within past decade thus transforming small fishing villages into luxury resorts increasing GDP per capita significantly since 1960s according IMF statistics .

Also during reign new towns were built expanding existing ones giving rise urbanized populations those may not have been possible without foreign investments especially after 9/11 attacks 2001 when UAE became safe haven companies moving away volatile markets elsewhere world so they could benefit secure fiscal environment provided here through free zones created Government attract businesses investors alike turning one poorest countries Gulf Cooperation Council members wealthiest nations 2020 report International Monetary Fund showed among lowest unemployment rates global average 15% lower than other GCC states indicating positive progress made over years thanks forward thinking policies implemented leadership culture unique Omanis promote publically showcasing their heritage preserving natural ecosystem example a number national parks reserves spread across different parts land adding value life quality all people living inside boundaries whether native born expat arriving work study visit vacation any other purpose most likely find something interesting explore discover enjoy stay!