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muscat, oman
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Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat.
The metropolitan area spans approximately 3,500 km2 and includes six provinces called wilayats.
Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by
various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians, Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire
at various points in its history.
A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar.
As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers such as the
Persians and the Balochis.
Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural
development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
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jetsetjohnny.ca features
John Simone`s
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travel
photography
Follow @johnsimonephoto_travel: Instagram
Simone spent 5 years traveling
to over 80 countries as Senior Photographer
and Photography Teacher on Princess Cruises
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