Essay About Oman

Historically, Oman has been dependent on foreign powers to ensure political stability. Relations with the British date back to 1798 when the first agreement of friendship was settled between the sultan of Muscat and the British government of India. British interests in Oman were based on Whitehall's concern with the defence of India and the imperative of retaining safe trade routes and covering the expansion of other European powers in the Indian Ocean. Following the discovery of the potential for using oil as fuel, and in future the transformation of the British marine fleet from coal-fired ships to oil-fired ships in 1911, the safety of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gained importance. Britain's Royal Air Force had diplomatic

• There has been an increase in technology providers, and constant development of the technological infrastructure within the country.
• Huge network of hard wired telephony solutions which are being currently increased and rolled out to rural locations.
• There is single broadcast media outlet, provided by the government, which also includes radio services.
• Half of the population of Oman has access to the internet however this is heavily censored by the Omani government.
SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
• Oman traditionally follows Arabic Culture with the majority of the population as Muslim.
• Famous Omani tradition includes carrying of a special knife, known as a Khanjar knife.
• Fish, goat and chicken play a major part in Omani cuisine, as do saffron flavoured rice dishes.
• Oman is well-known for being the hub of the frankincense trade.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
• Climate of Oman is very complex.
• The climate is hot and dry in the interior and hot and humid along the coast.
• Summer temperatures in the capital of Muscat and other coastal places often climb to 110˚F (43˚C), with high humidity; winters are mild, with lows averaging about 63˚F