“Sultanat of ” Omani Cuisine!

Omani Majboos Also named , this Some Facts! dish is rice cooked with Oman in History spicy meat. Majboos is Oman is the oldest independent in the Arab always served at special

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Oman, and former ruling royal house of: • The Omani (from 1744 to 1856), Omani Shuwa • Sultanate of and Oman (1856 to 1970) Shuwa is a celebratory • The Sultanate of (1856 to 1964). Omani dish that is usualy Founded by Ahmad bin Said al-Busaidi, at the time,

prepared on special ruler of Oman and its east African territories

occasions like Eid. During

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begin cooking their Shuwa Kumrazi language is similar to the Persian, on the first day and consume Achomi and Luri languages. Although vulnerable, it it on the second day. survives today with about 5,000 speakers. It is spoken by Kumzaris in the . Kumzaris can also be found in the towns

Omani Halwa Luban (Frakensense) is an integral part of Oman's culture Halwa, which means sweet in , is and heritage. This aromatic resin is mostly used the most famous traditional Omani in and perfume and obtained from the tree dessert and is considered the national bark of genus Boswellia. ... Locally known as dessert of the . Halwa is usually luban, Oman is known to produce the world's finest frankincense. served with Omani Qahwa

Capital City: Muscat Other Names: Majan (Sumerian) & Mazoon (Persia) Currency: Omani Ryal (OMR) Population: 2.9M Omani & 2M Expats Area: 309,500 km² (circa 30% larger than UK) Elevation: Mean 310m & Highest 3,004m Religion: Muslim 86%, Others 14% Location: Southeastern edge of the Languages: Arabic, English, Baluchi, Swahili, Life Expectacy: Male 76.6Y, Female 78.7Y Literacy: 95 % Urbanization: 85 %