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My Hypothesis about the Oman Future:

My hypothesis about the Oman future is that it will continue to grow and that the women’s rights will grow. I also think that the Oman economy will decrease and then grow vastly.

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Oman Current Events:

Oct. 20, 2015- Oman’s Banks Struggle to Cope with Low Oil Prices.
Oct. 20, 2015- Royal Oman Police news: Two held with drugs in city hotel raid.
Oct. 19, 2015- As Oman limits expat driving licenses, residents call for better public transportation.
Oct. 19, 2015- Oman’s economy declines in the first half of this year.
Oct. 19, 2015- Oman Arab Bank celebrates Omani Women’s Day across its branches.
Oct. 19, 2015- Increase in Omani women employees.
Oct. 18, 2015- Child protection committee to help curb abuse cases in Oman.

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Facts Of Oman:

Capital: Muscat
Currency: Omani rial
Government Type: Monarchy
The location of Oman is in the Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf between Yemen and and UAE.
The official language of Oman is Arabic.
Other Spoken Languages: English, Baluchi, Urdu, and Indian dialects
Population: 3,154,134
Area: 119,498 square miles or 309,500 square kilometers
The leader of Oman is Sultan Qaboos

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More Facts about Oman

Oman is the only country to have a women-only souq. It takes place every Wednesday in the city of Ibra. It is the most colorful souk of Arabia. Men cannot stick around for this, they are forbidden.
Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world!
Traditionally known for breeding Arabian horses.

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The History:

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The History of Oman 6000 BC - 1913

6000 BC: First settlement traces found in Muscat
2500-2000 BC: THe Magan period. Several remains from mining have been found at the village of Maysar in central-eastern Oman.
1300-300 BC: The Omani Iron Age
1000 BC: Evidences found in Maysar about irrigation systems (falaj)
300 BC-500 AD: The classical period in Oman
700 AD: Beginning of Arab control and the introduction of Islam
1507: Muscat is captured by the Portuguese.
1650: The Portuguese expelled from Oman
1737: The Persians invade
1749: The Persian community is expelled
1861: The ruler takes the title “Sultan”
1913: Fight between the Sultan and the Imam. The interior support Ibadite imams and the coastal areas support the sultan.

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The History of Oman 1920-2006

1920: Peace is restored
1954: A new rebellion is started by the Imam.
1959: The Sultan puts the rebellion down and regains the control
1967: Beginning of oil production in Oman
1970: Sultan said is overthrown by his son in a bloodless coup. Sultan Qaboos begins a liberalization and modernization program.
1999: Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sign a boarder agreement
2006: Oman and the United States sign a free trade deal.

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A Look at the Different Ethnic Groups in Oman

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The Traditional Dress in Oman

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Oman Then and Now

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Hope You Enjoyed that Mind Blowing Awesomness

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Works Cited Page

The History of Oman Video:

“Oman History” Youtube. Youtube. Web. 20 Oct. 2015

Facts of Oman:

“Oman Facts and Culture” Oman Facts, Culture, Recipes, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events. Web. 20 Oct. 2015

Ethnic Group Graph:

“Oman.” Regionalhandbook2012 -. Web. 20 Oct. 2015

Current Events:

“World.” NewsNow: News. Web. Oct. 20, 2015

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Works Cited Continued

Oman Flag and Oman Flag

“Oman.” Regionalhandbook2012 -. Web. 20. Oct. 2015

More Facts About Oman

“Oman- Interesting Facts- My Travel Affairs.” My Travel Affairs. N.p., 12 Oct. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Oman History

“Private and Small Group Escorted Tours to Turkey, Tour Packages to Egypt, Custom Tours to Dubai, Morocco Travel Deals, and Best Hotels in Turkey. Travel with Anatoli Tour Experts!” History Timeline of Oman. N.p, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Oman Then and Now Picture

“Oman- Where Time Stood Still.” Oman- Where Time Stood Still. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

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