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- <title>
- Oman--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- Southwest Asia
- Oman
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Customs: A visa or a "no objection certificate" is required
- of U.S. citizens for entry, and sponsorship by a resident of
- Oman is normally necessary. Visa application may be made at the
- Omani Embassy in Washington, D.C. Application for a certificate
- can only be made by the traveler's sponsor in Oman. Customs
- regulations prohibit importation of liquor, firearams, or
- pornographic material.
- </p>
- <p> Climate and clothing: Wear summer clothing almost year round,
- but bring a sweater for the cool winter evenings. Because of
- cultural sensitivities, conservative dress is advised--no
- sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts.
- </p>
- <p> Health: Basic, modern care and most medicines are available.
- Typhoid and gamma globulin shots are recommended. Take malaria
- suppressants. Tapwater is not reliable.
- </p>
- <p> Telecommunications: Telephone service is available in the
- capital area, in Salalah, and in several other towns.
- Telegraphic and telex service is available; telefax and mobile
- telephones also are available. Oman is nine time zones ahead of
- eastern standard time.
- </p>
- <p> Transportation: Flights are available from several regional
- and European cities to the new international airport at Seeb,
- about 36 kilometers (22 mi.) west of Muscat. Taxis can be rented
- for the ride or by the day. Rental cars also are readily
- available. Driving is on the right.
- </p>
- <p> Hotel accommodations: There are several international-class
- hotels in the Muscat area, but they often are heavily booked
- during the cooler months (October-April), and reservations
- should be made well ahead of travel. The Omani Government
- restricts tourism, but facilities that can accommodate tourists
- are being developed. Business people are welcome under proper
- sponsorship.
- </p>
- <p> National holidays: National Day, November 18-19; Islamic
- Holidays vary in the Gregorian calendar.
- </p>
- <p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, June
- 1989.
- </p>
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- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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