Countries That Start With The Letter O

There is only one country that begins with the letter O: Oman.
There is only one country that begins with the letter O: Oman.

Oman is the only country that begins with the letter O.

Which Countries Start With O?

The Sultanate of Oman, or simply Oman, is the only country in the world that starts with the letter O. The country is located in southwestern part of Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman borders Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate, and Yemen.

Oman has a population of about 4,424,762 people and has been ruled by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said since 1970. The capital of Oman is Muscat, the official language is Arabic, and the Omani rial is the national currency. From 1507 until 1650, the Portuguese colonized Oman, and designated Muscat as the main administrative town. The Ottoman Turks captured Muscat in 1581, driving away the Portuguese, and remained until 1588. Oman gained its independence in 1740. Islam is the common religion, with over 75% being Ibadi Muslims, while the remaining 25% are Sunni and Shia Muslims.

Tourism in Oman

Tourism in Oman is an important industry and is expected to grow in the coming years. The country has several cultural and iconic tourist attraction sites. The main tourist activities include diving and water sports along Al-Sawadi beach, watching marine animals like the turtle, dolphins, and birds along the beaches, where the turtles return every year from the Indian Ocean to lay eggs. Desert safari, caving, visits to Oman markets, and museums are also popular tourist sites. Oman has several iconic and heritage sites which include Bahla Fort, ancient settlements, tombs and Frankincense Route which are frequently visited by international tourists.

Countries That Start With The Letter O

Countries That Start With The Letter O
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