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Key Facts
| Date of Independence: |
| 18 November 1650 |
| Capital City: |
| Muscat |
| Total Area Ranking: |
| 71 of 236 in the World |
| Population Size Ranking: |
| 131 of 242 in the World |
| Status: |
| current |
The Country
Geography
Formerly called ‘Muscat and Oman’ until 1970, the country of Oman is located at the tip of the Arabian peninsular, in a strategic position overlooking the entrance to the Arabian Gulf (also known as the Persian Gulf). It is bordered by the UAE to the north west, Saudi Arabia to the west, Yemen to the south west, the Indian Ocean to the south east and the Gulf of Oman to the north east.
A chain of high mountains runs east-west in the north of the country. To the north lies the densely populated region of Batinah, a fertile coastal plain that includes the city of Muscat. To the south is a largely unpopulated desert plateau. In the far south is the Dhofar region, which is lower and much more fertile. The total land area is 212,460 sq km (82,050 sq miles). The Population of 2.5 million (2000 figure) comprises 75% Ibadhi Muslims, with 25% other Muslim and Hindu ethnic groups. The capital city is Muscat, situated on the northern coast.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in Omani History
Further National Information
BBC News Profile: Oman
Yahoo Oman page
wikipedia: Oman
wikipedia: History of Oman
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation in Oman.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations
Aircraft in Muscat and Oman used the registration sequence G-Axxx 1929-1973. In 1973, the registration prefix A4O-xx (later A40-xxx) was adopted, eg: A40-GK.
An all-time Civil Rotorcraft Register of Oman listing is here.
An incomplete all-time Oman civil aircraft register listing is here.
Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
Air Force (Royal Air Force of Oman)
Central Government Agencies
Government Aviation (Oman Royal Flight)
Coast Guard Aviation – Coast Guard duties are performed by the Police
Public Service Aviation:
Medical Aviation – a Flying Doctor service is operated by the RAFO.
Police Aviation (Royal Oman Police Air Wing)
Commercial Aviation
wikipedia: Airlines of Oman
The World’s Airlines: Oman
Private Aviation
To be added
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers
None at present
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Oman Airports
Airports in Oman
Military Air Bases & Airfields
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added
On Show
Aviation Museums
The Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, Muscat
Airshow Dates
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
Magazines Guide for Oman
Aviation Bibliography
Oman Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Web Links
None found
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