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Oman (Arabic: عمان‎ transliteration: ʾUmān), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان‎ transliteration: Salṭanat ʾUmān), is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman

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• Mists of time September 20, 2005 Oman is full of surprises. But most striking is its seamless mixture of old and new, says John Gimlette. (read article)
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• The secret sultanate February 10, 2007 Oman made a seriously good impression on Rory Bremner. It has a climate as good as Dubai's, but it has yet to be overrun by either tourists or builders. (read article)
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• Life behind the veil March 04, 2007 Don't be fooled by the sight of women clad in black niqabs - they're helping to drive Oman's boom, writes Fiona Dunlop. (read article)
• Quiet weekend in Musandam March 04, 2007 A remote Omani peninsula has become the perfect getaway destination for locals, expats and foreign visitors, writes Fiona Dunlop. (read article)
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• Lulu Guinness: When a girl really needs Oman May 20, 2008 This tiny desert sultanate, with its great shopping, beautiful scenery and superb beach resort, is the perfect place for lifting the spirits, says designer Lulu Guinness. (read article)
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