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  1. Muscat (Arabic: مَسْقَط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate was 1.72 million as of September 2022.

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    Muscat, Arabic Masqaṭ, town, capital of Oman, located on the Gulf of Oman coast. The town long gave its name to the country, which was called Muscat and Oman until 1970.

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    This verdant, fertile region is known for its grapes and other produce, as is the Dhofar region in the country’s south. The capital, Muscat, lies along the northern coast. Blending modern and traditional architecture, the city commands a view of the Gulf of Oman and serves as a port and commercial centre.

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    About Muscat Strung below craggy mountains, the Omani capital of Muscat is one of the Middle East’s oldest and most picturesque cities. Between its corniches and modern quarter are Portuguese-built forts, blue-domed mosques, royal palaces, and souks, all heavy with the sense of a lost Arabia.

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    Where is Muscat Oman located?
    Old Portuguese fort in Muscat harbour, Oman. Situated on a cove surrounded by volcanic mountains, the town is connected by road to the west and the south. In 1508 the Portuguese gained control of Muscat and the adjacent coast. Until driven out in 1650, they maintained a trading post and naval base there.

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    Is Muscat a city?
    Muscat ( Arabic: مَسْقَط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate was 1.72 million as of September 2022.

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    What is the difference between Oman and Muscat?
    Strictly speaking, Oman ( Imamate of Oman, Arabic: عُمان الوسطى, ʿUmān al-Wusṭā) is the inner, continental part of the region without access to the coast and with the capital in the city of Nizwa. Muscat is a coastal sultanate, the rulers of which, in fact, carried out expansion, including overseas.

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    Is Muscat open to the public?
    The heart of Muscat is around the Sultan’s Qasr Al Alam palace and the two 16th century Portuguese forts of Al Jilali and Al Mirani. They are not open to the public, but you can admire them from outside. Discover many more photos and information to plan your visit in the Forts and Palace article. There are many more mosques in Muscat.

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    Muscat is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate was 1.72 million as of September 2022. The metropolitan area spans approximately … See more

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    Ptolemy's Map of Arabia identifies the territories of Cryptus Portus and Moscha Portus. Scholars are divided in opinion on which of the two is … See more

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    Muscat is located in northeast Oman. The Tropic of Cancer passes south of the area. It is bordered to its west by the plains of the See more

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    The city has numerous mosques including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Ruwi Mosque, Saeed bin Taimoor and Zawawi Mosque. A few Shi'ite mosques also exist here. Muscat has a … See more

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    Evidence of communal activity in the area around Muscat dates back to the 6th millennium BC in Ras al-Hamra, where burial sites of … See more

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    Muscat's economy, like that of Oman, is dominated by trade. The more traditional exports of the city included dates, mother of pearl, … See more

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    According to the 2003 census conducted by the Oman Ministry of National Economy, the population of Muscat is over 630,000, which included … See more

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    Sultan Qaboos Port serves as one of the most important ports of Muscat Governorate, … See more

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    WEBMuscat. Mutrah stretches along an attractive corniche of latticed buildings and mosques; it looks spectacular at sunset when the light casts shadows across the… Bait Al Zubair. Muscat. In a beautifully restored house, this …

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    Muscat has long been a major crossroads for commerce between the east and the west, and its streets and attractions reflect the city's past as a historic seaport t… See more
    Muscat has long been a major crossroads for commerce between the east and the west, and its streets and attractions reflect the city's past as a historic seaport town. Discover the royal palaces and forts of Old Muscat, a historic walled city.
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    WEBMar 25, 2024 · Muscat, town, capital of Oman, located on the Gulf of Oman coast. The town long gave its name to the country, which was called Muscat and Oman until 1970. Situated on a cove surrounded by volcanic …

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    WEBName. Strictly speaking, Oman (Imamate of Oman, Arabic: عُمان الوسطى, ʿUmān al-Wusṭā) is the inner, continental part of the region without access to the coast and with the capital in the city of Nizwa.Muscat is a coastal …