Country Oman: fairy tale

Do you know where the country of Oman is? Most certainly did not even hear of such a state. And by the way, this country occupies the second place after diving and fishing after Egypt. In Oman you can see waterfalls, mountains, oases and sand, feel the fusion of cultures that came from India, Africa, Persia, the Far East. It was here that the rules of the Queen of Sheba, from here went Sinbad to the legendary voyage.

The country of Oman has a decent area, considering that it is home to just over two million people. The Sultan governs here, which, by the way, is attentive to the ecology. That is why it is possible to find national parks and reserves everywhere, there are rare animals such as leopard, ash falcon, striped hyena and others.

The country of Oman borders on Yemen, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates. The official language here is Arabic, but the locals speak English, Urdu, Baluchi, Farsi. If we talk about the branches of the national economy, it is the gas and oil industries, fishing, and agriculture. A small population is Oman, a country whose map shows that its territory is equal to the sum of the lands of Great Britain and Ireland. Do not believe me? Look at the map.

If you are looking for new impressions, are ready to experiment and refuse to visit habitual and orderly podnadoevshih places during the holidays, boldly go to Oman. This country is striking with its landscapes. And if in your homeland nature does not indulge in the riot of colors, you will definitely remain under the impression. Do not forget to visit the oldest place on the planet - Mount Sahban. Safari in this area will bring a lot of pleasure to notorious extremals. The pirate fort of Liv will tell tourists about the secrets of the fleet. Previously, this place belonged to Portuguese pirates. Mountain rivers, which are buried in verdure, can be found on Wadi Hibby. Safari on a jeep here will provide an opportunity not only to swim, but also to get a lot of delightful shots.

In Majis Jetty, locals treat tourists to the unique Omani coffee. Ever tried it once? No? Very in vain. Fans of acute impressions will definitely appreciate bullfights, and fans of spearfishing usually go to Sawadi Beach. Here you will be amazed by the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

Special attention should be paid to the national cuisine that Oman has. The assortment of products here is rather meager, but this is compensated by the use of a variety of spices and different ways of cooking. Traditional dishes are meat roasted on stones, lamb or goat with rice, beans, stewed vegetables, fried onions. All this is usually seasoned with cardamom, saffron and so on. In the south, mainly eat seafood, fish with gravy, roasted on coals, and other similar dishes. Local bread "hubs" is represented by a dozen species. As for sweets, the most common are dates in sugar, soft kozinaki, halva.

When traveling to Oman, one should be aware of the dangers that may be waiting for you. These are attacks of sea urchins, rays, sharks and barracudas during diving, heat strokes, malaria. And do not forget that the country of Oman is Islamic, so be prudent and do not wear too frank outfits.