Fun facts about Muscat
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The origin of the word Muscat is disputed, with some claiming it comes from Arabic meaning 'inflated hide' or 'skin'.
Muscat
Oman
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Evidence of communal activity in the area around Muscat dates back to the 6th millennium BC.
Muscat
Oman
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million.
From the “History” section
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Muscat features a hot, arid climate with annual rainfall of about 10 centimeters or 4 inches.
Muscat
Oman
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million.
From the “Geography and geology” section
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Muscat's main trading port, Mina'a Sultan Qaboos, has an annual volume of about 1.6 million tons.
Muscat
Oman
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2017, the Sultanate of Oman unveiled the Mushaf Muscat, an interactive calligraphic Quran.
Muscat
Oman
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million.
From the “Demographics” section
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