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Oman Travel Guide

Communication in Oman

Telephone System

General Assesment

Modern system consisting of open-wire, microwave, and radiotelephone communication stations; limited coaxial cable.

Domestic

Open-wire, microwave, radiotelephone communications, and a domestic satellite system with 8 earth stations.

International

Satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Indian Ocean), 1 Arabsat.

International Dialing Code

968

Radio Broadcast Stations

AM 3, FM 9, shortwave 2 (1999)

Television Broadcast Stations

13 (plus 25 repeaters) (1999)

Internet Top Level Domain

.om

Internet Users

245,000

Broadband Internet Users

Unknown

Wahiba Sands
(1/98) - Wahiba Sands (from Oman Ministry of Tourism)
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Why Travel to Oman?

  • Great opportunities to explore by 4WD – deserts, canyons and the wonderful coastline
  • Mountain walks and treks are some of the best anywhere in the world
  • Friendly people, spectacular forts and opportunities to chill out on great beaches make a great less-active holiday
  • Easily combined with the Gulf’s other great draw, Dubai
  • Musandam is a must – explore aboard a traditional dhow, snorkelling in fjords and dolphin spotting