the condition of a country
Country name: Sultanate of Oman.
Oman is located at the eastern tip of Arabian Peninsula, bordering the United Arab Emirates in the north, Saudi Arabia in the north and west, and Yemen in the west. It covers an area of about 300 million square kilometers and the coastline is 1.700 kilometers long. The population is about 2.3254 million, mostly Arabs, but also foreigners such as India and Pakistan. The official language is Arabic, and English is also widely used. The vast majority of its residents believe in Islam, and 90% belong to Ibad Sect. Muscat, the capital, has a population of about 720,000. Oman is rich in seafood, mainly including lobster, prawn, swimming crab, cuttlefish, mackerel, pomfret, grouper and cultured prawn. Poultry mainly includes chickens, chickens, cows and sheep.
Apart from the mountains in the northeast, it has a tropical desert climate. The whole year is divided into two seasons. May-10 is a hot season, with the temperature as high as 40℃. 1 1 is a cool season with an average temperature of about 24℃.
Oman is a traditional Arab monarchy. 1507- 1649 was once ruled by Portugal. 1742 Persian invasion. 1749, the Persians were expelled, and Ahmed ibn Saeed was recommended as the imam to establish the Saeed dynasty. /kloc-from the end of 0/8 to the beginning of the 20th century, Oman became a British colony. 19 13, Oman hill tribes established the Islamic Sultanate of Oman. According to the Sib Treaty signed by the Imam State with Britain and Muscat, Oman is divided into two parts: the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imam State of Oman. 1967 years ago, the Sultanate of temur unified the whole Afghan territory and established Muscat and Sultanate of Oman. 1On July 23rd, 970, Qaboos came to power. On August 9th of the same year, he announced that his country was renamed Sultanate of Oman, and set the national day as165438+1October18th, which was the birthday of Sultan Qaboos.
Masayoshi
Oman is a monarchy, and all political party activities are prohibited. Sudan has promulgated laws and decrees and ratified and concluded international treaties and agreements. 1996165438+16 October, Sultan Qaboos issued an imperial edict and promulgated the basic law of the country (equivalent to the Constitution). The law stipulates the state system, political guiding principles, the responsibilities of heads of state, heads of government, cabinets and their members, and the rights and obligations of citizens.
The current government implements a free and open economic policy, prospers national culture and improves people's lives; Foreign countries have always pursued a distinct foreign policy of good-neighborliness, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, moderate balance, all-round friendship and settlement of disputes through dialogue.
On June 5438+0991kloc-010102, Sultan Qaboos established a consultative committee. It is a deliberation and supervision institution developed on the basis of the former State Information Commission. It has no legislative power, but it can make recommendations to Sudan and the government. Its members can be re-elected every three years. Headquartered in Muscat, the capital. There are five standing subcommittees, which are responsible for law, economy, health and social affairs, education and culture, services and local social development.
The government cabinet is the highest executive body of the country authorized by Sudan, and its members are appointed by Sudan.
Administrative divisions are divided into three provinces (Muscat, Zoufal and Musandan) and five regions (Batinai, Tahilai, Inland, East and Central), and there are 59 states under the provinces and regions.
Oman, the judicial organ, is an Islamic country, and the judicial system decides cases according to Islamic law. The government has established the Ministry of Justice, Religious Foundation and Islamic Affairs, which are responsible for justice and religious affairs. There are 47 courts in China, and there are appeal courts in the capital and some states. 1999165438+10. In October, Qaboos issued a decree and decided to announce the Omani judiciary and set up an independent judiciary and the Supreme Judicial Council.
Tsukiji
The Omani government has made great efforts to develop the national economy with oil revenue, implemented an open policy and a free economy, and developed export-oriented production industries. Focus on the development of agriculture, fisheries, small and medium-sized industries, services, tourism, entrepot trade and other mineral resources; Adopt austerity policy to increase income and reduce expenditure; Formulate preferential policies to attract foreign investment.
About 40% of Oman's population is engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. Mainly planting dates, lemons, bananas and other fruits and vegetables. Food crops are mainly wheat, barley and sorghum, and they are not self-sufficient. In recent years, the agricultural self-sufficiency rate has been greatly improved. Fishery is a traditional industry in Oman and one of the main sources of export income of non-oil products in Oman, and it is self-sufficient. At the same time, Oman is one of the major livestock producers in Arabian Peninsula.
Oman's industry started late and has a weak foundation. At present, oil exploitation is still the mainstay, while actively supporting and encouraging the construction of small and medium-sized industries and resettling the domestic labor force. By cooperating with foreign capital to develop processing industry and relying on domestic resources to establish export-oriented industries, mainly petrochemical, ironmaking, fertilizer and other industries. Except for a few large enterprises such as oil refineries, cement plants and flour mills, which are invested and operated by the government, others are private small and medium-sized enterprises, mainly engaged in the production of non-metallic minerals, wood processing, food and textiles.
Several important economic indicators:
Gross national product (1999):156 billion USD.
Per capita GNP (1999): $6,355.
Gross national product growth rate (1999):1.1%.
Inflation rate (1999): 1.3%.
Unemployment rate (1999): 8%.
Currency name: Oman riyal, 1 riyal = 1000 pesos.
humanitarianism
Oman natives, because they believe in Islam, like to eat cows, sheep, chickens, fish, dragons, shrimps, prawns and various vegetables, among which they are very interested in cooking. People with high status welcome Guangdong cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine which tend to be moderate in China, especially Yangzhou fried rice and Soviet-style fried noodles. In addition, spring rolls, wonton, steamed dumplings, pot stickers, fried dough sticks, steamed dumplings, steamed bread and various snacks are also very popular. Looking at the dietary customs of Sultanate of Oman, its characteristics are: citizens love to eat beef, which tastes salty and spicy, and fried barbecue is its characteristic. Lobster and grouper are its specialties.
Muslims are forbidden to eat pork and drink alcohol, but diplomatic missions in Oman can import alcohol duty-free. Acts that belittle the king (such as defacing the portrait of the king or criticizing the king) will be judged disrespectful and severely punished.
In Oman, except at home and in hotels, women try not to wear revealing clothes or drink alcohol. September in the Islamic calendar is a day of fasting during the day, so don't eat, drink or smoke outdoors, including public places; Don't use your left hand when eating, and don't gesticulate with your index or middle finger in front of others. You are not allowed to talk to, approach or take pictures of women.
Oman shakes hands with foreigners from non-Arab countries, but only for the same sex; Hug and kiss Arab countries; It is a custom in Oman to entertain guests with tea. Wherever he goes, the host always offers a cup of black tea first, and sometimes he entertains guests with Arabic tea.
Oman provides convenience for women, giving priority to women in the streets, shops or offices. Men can't squint at women or shake hands. They can only nod. Omani people see guests off-usually burn incense, spray perfume and complete a set of etiquette. If it is in the office, the host will take the guest's hand and send it to the gate.
working environment
Oman relies heavily on foreign workers for its economic and social life. Oman has a population of 2.25 million, of which only 1.67 million are locals, and the rest are migrant workers. These labors are distributed in all fields of Oman's economic and social life and have made considerable contributions to Oman's economic development. Some of them have actually become an indispensable part of Oman's economy.
Among them, Indians have penetrated into all aspects of Oman's economic life, and almost all middle and senior managers of companies and enterprises are controlled by Indians, while workers in other countries basically seek survival within the traditional sphere of influence of their respective countries and do not interfere with each other, so it is difficult for foreign workers to enter the sphere of influence belonging to a country.
Oman's labor market is relatively low. Oman's labor law stipulates that the basic salary of Omani people should not be less than 100 riyals/month, and the transportation and food subsidies should not be less than 20 riyals/month, that is, if an Omani person is hired, the owner should pay at least 120 riyals/month (about 3 12 USD/month). The wages of foreign workers, skilled workers and restaurant service personnel are around $200, while those working in garment factories have the lowest wages. There is an unwritten rule in Oman that owners generally provide free accommodation for foreign workers. So the above salary level is net income.
Basic consumption
In Oman, there are many taxis, but none of them are equipped with design information sheets. Therefore, when you get on the bus, you should first inform the destination and ask about the fare, and you can also wave to take a taxi with the passengers on the way. If the direction is the same, bring one more person, and the fare is very low, not exceeding 300 pesos. It's about 32 kilometers from the airport to the city, and it takes 30 to 40 minutes by car. The ordinary fee is 5 rials. In addition, there are many private cars in various companies. If you want to visit customers, you can call them to send a car to the hotel to pick them up. The hotel provides car rental service. If you are familiar with the road and have an international driver's license, you can rent a car. The fee can be negotiated. According to different models, the daily charge ranges from 65438 yuan +04 to 27 yuan.
Although there is no tipping rule in Oman, most foreigners will tip, and each piece of luggage is about 200 pesha-1 rias: most restaurants and hotels charge a service fee of 10%, but tipping is also very popular, and taxis are also free of tipping.
insurance
Oman is a high welfare country, which implements free medical care and education.
exchange rate
Exchange rate: 100 Oman riyal to 2 149.92 RMB.