Essential info for Oman
Population: About 3 million
Major religions: Islam
Capital city: Muscat (and largest city)
Legal system: Islamic absolute monarchy
Main languages: Arabic (official), English (business)
Time: GMT +4
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz. British-style three-point bladed plugs ('type G' plugs) and round two-pin plugs are used.
Currency: The Omani Rial (OMR), divided into 1000 baiza.
Tipping: In restaurants, 10 to 15 percent where a service charge has not been added, otherwise 5 percent. Round up taxi fare by a couple of rials.
International dialling code: +968
Emergency numbers: 999 (general), 560099 (Muscat police)
Internet TLD: .om
Drives on the: Right
Major religions: Islam
Capital city: Muscat (and largest city)
Legal system: Islamic absolute monarchy
Main languages: Arabic (official), English (business)
Time: GMT +4
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz. British-style three-point bladed plugs ('type G' plugs) and round two-pin plugs are used.
Currency: The Omani Rial (OMR), divided into 1000 baiza.
Tipping: In restaurants, 10 to 15 percent where a service charge has not been added, otherwise 5 percent. Round up taxi fare by a couple of rials.
International dialling code: +968
Emergency numbers: 999 (general), 560099 (Muscat police)
Internet TLD: .om
Drives on the: Right
