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National emblem of Oman

• ... that the khanjar, a "ceremonial dagger" from Oman, is featured on the country's national emblem (pictured)?

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• ... that two foiled attacks by N.D.F.L.O.A.G. guerrillas in June 1970 sparked a conspiracy to overthrow the Sultan of Oman?

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Fort Al-Jalali, Old Muscat, Oman

• ... that Fort Al Jalali (pictured) was built in Muscat, Oman by the Portuguese after attacks by Ottoman forces?

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• ... that Filipinos in Oman sent back US $66.5 million in remittances to the Philippines in 2011?

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• ... that the expression "going round the bend" is said to come from operators stationed on Telegraph Island who were desperate to escape to India by sailing round the bend in the Strait of Hormuz?

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• ... that although feuds still persist between the centuries-old Omani tribes, Ghafiri and Hinawi, present-day outbursts are generally limited to football rivalry between opposing teams?

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• ...that Alwatan is the first and oldest Omani newspaper?

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• ... that among the wildlife found in Oman are the Arabian wildcat, the Dhofar toad, and the Oman garra, a freshwater fish with a blind, cave-dwelling form?

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• ... that Oman has a low crime rate compared to industrialized countries?

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• ... that Jef Van Meirhaeghe was the most combative cyclist in the 2015 Tour of Oman?

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• ... that women in Oman live in the Persian Gulf country that is considered to be one of the most advanced in terms of women's rights?

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National emblem of Oman

• ... that the khanjar, a "ceremonial dagger" from Oman, is featured on the country's national emblem (pictured)?

Did you know...

• ... that two foiled attacks by N.D.F.L.O.A.G. guerrillas in June 1970 sparked a conspiracy to overthrow the Sultan of Oman?