Oman
Oman is a state in Arabia (Middle East) that has existed since 1970 CE. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Sultan Qaboos used oil revenue to build schools, hospitals and roads and ended the Dhofar rebellion by 1976. He ruled until his death in 2020, when his cousin Haitham succeeded him.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1970 CE to the present
- Duration
- 55 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Arabia, Middle East
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- Muscat
Came from
Events in Middle East during its time
- Iranian Revolution
- Gulf War
- US-led invasion of Iraq
- Arab Spring reaches Syria
- Fall of the Assad regime
Neighbours in Middle East
- Republic of Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Israel
- Soviet Transcaucasia
- Republic of Iraq
- Pahlavi Iran
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Bahrain under the Al Khalifa
- Trucial States
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Oman exist?
1970 CE to the present, about 55 years.
Where was Oman?
Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was Muscat.
What language did Oman speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.
What came before Oman?
Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.