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Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, with its capital at Muscat and an Ibadi Muslim majority, a branch of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia traditions. The Hajar Mountains rise in the north, and the southern Dhofar region historically produced frankincense for trade along ancient routes. The Musandam exclave sits at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel for Gulf oil. Sultan Qaboos bin Said ruled from 1970 until his death in 2020, a period of extensive modernization.
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Where is Oman located, and what is its capital?
Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Its capital is Muscat.
What type of government does Oman have?
Oman is a sultanate. It occupies the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, with Muscat as its capital.
What is distinctive about Oman's Muslim majority?
Oman has an Ibadi Muslim majority. Ibadi Islam is a branch distinct from Sunni and Shia traditions.
What are the Hajar Mountains and Dhofar region in Oman?
The Hajar Mountains rise in northern Oman, while Dhofar is in the south. They are two major geographic regions of the sultanate.
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