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Country Name |
Sultanate of Oman |
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Continent |
Middle East |
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Surface area |
309,500 km² |
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Capital |
Muscat |
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Population |
4,177,125 |
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Language |
Arabic, English |
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Currency |
Omani Rial |
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Time zone |
+3hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00968 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Poliomyelitis is typically transmitted through infected water and food and is caused by three types of polio viruses. The disease does not pose a risk in the country, but vaccination may be required depending on the route prior to entering the country.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection of other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of contracting tetanus is endemic throughout the country.
These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive behavioural measures.
Cases of MERS have been reported within the country. Since there is no vaccine, careful, preventive behavioural measures are recommended. It is especially wise to avoid contact with camels or consuming raw camel milk or meat products.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever are found in West Asia. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive behavioural measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
A southwestern Asian state, it faces north, east, and south on the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. The western border is divided between the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The terrain is largely flat, with the main elevations surrounding the northern and southern extremities and the coastal plain rising to the western plateau, from which the ar-Rub al-Khali desert dunes extend. The climate is warm, with milder temperatures in the winter months, and little precipitation.
