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  2. Jan 24, 2024 · The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Sea of Oman, is in the northwestern Indian Ocean. It links the Arabian Sea with the Hormuz Strait, which eventually drains into the Persian Gulf. It is 340 km wide and 3700 km deep; however, it is 320 km wide between Oman’s Cape al-Hadd and Gwadar Bay, on the Pakistan-Iran border.

  3. Sep 7, 2023 · 7 September 2023. Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. It is strategically placed at the mouth of the Gulf at the south-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula. From the 17th ...

  4. Nov 7, 2019 · Government. Oman is an absolute monarchy ruled by Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. The Sultan rules by decree. Oman has a bicameral legislature, the Council of Oman, which serves an advisory role to the Sultan. The upper house, the Majlis ad-Dawlah, has 71 members from prominent Omani families, who are appointed by the Sultan.

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  5. Geography of Oman. Oman's geography is as diverse as the continents of Africa and Europe. Bordered by the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea to the east, it also shares maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan, and sits at the opening of the Persian Gulf. This unique location, along with its governorates such as Muscat (the capital and largest ...

  6. Dec 21, 2022 · Legislative branch. description: bicameral Council of Oman or Majlis Oman consists of: Council of State or Majlis al-Dawla (85 seats including the chairman; members appointed by the sultan from among former government officials and prominent educators, businessmen, and citizens) Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura (86 seats; members directly elected in single- and 2-seat constituencies by ...

  7. May 23, 2024 · Overview: Oman occupies the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman has three distinct topographical regions. The first consists of two... More; Climate: Omans climate is one of the hottest in the world. Temperatures reach 130°F in the summer from April to October... More

  8. Humanities. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Gulf of Oman. views 2,332,094 updated. GULF OF OMAN. The northwest arm of the Arabian Sea, measuring 350 miles (560 km) in length. The Gulf of Oman forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.

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