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CURRENCY:

Omani Rial - OMR

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: OMR50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500, 250, 200 and 100 baiza.

COIN: 50, 25, 10 and 5 baiza.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

Yes, in some cases - check in advance.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Major credit cards are accepted throughout Oman. ATM machines are also widely available.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

This is best conducted in banks in the capital.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are best in US dollars and are widely changed and accepted.

BANKING HOURS:

Sat-Wed 0800-1200. Thurs 0800-1130.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

No restrictions EXCEPT: Israeli currency is prohibited in Oman.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Oman is officially called the Sultanate of Oman and is located in South West Asia. It is on the Arab Peninsula. Oman has been an Islamic country for centuries. The capital is Muscat and the official language is Arabic.

POPULATION:

Around 2 million.

ECONOMY:

Oman has oil as one of its main sources of income, but these are limited. Currently, the country is prosperous but without oil, the country would need to rely on its other sectors which include agriculture, and these make up a very small proportion of the country's export. It is therefore working on broadening other areas such as tourism and other resources such as gas in order to diversify the economy.