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Oman

national flag of Oman

How to Distinguish

  • The domain is .om
  • Traffic keeps to the right-hand side
  • License plates are yellow or sometimes red
  • Signposts are often painted with white-and-black stripes

Yellow plates dominate in urban areas . Taxis generally use red plates.

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Chevron signs usually have orange-and-black stripes . Directional signs and distance boards are blue. Poles with white-and-black striping are common in both Oman and the UAE .

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Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Sign

In desert areas vegetation can be non-existent , or you may see sparse trees like these .

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Desert Sand Dry Hot

Date palms are concentrated along the north-eastern coast , and plantations are common . The Million Date Palm Plantation Project expanded cultivation nationwide (参考文献 Million Date Palm Plantation Project).

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Date Palm Date Palm

Pipeline signage at midstream sites often lists the destination .

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Oil Pipeline

There are several domestic energy companies. For example, Oman Oil Marketing (OOMCO) enjoys strong brand recognition .

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Gas Station Oman

Agricultural activity differs between regions. Coastal plains in the north grow vegetables , while fodder crops are cultivated inland .

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Oman Farmland

The Musandam Peninsula—an exclave of Oman—also has Street View coverage . Some pockets have a Mediterranean climate with pomegranate orchards, but unlike Dhofar the mountains are rarely lush.

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing Street Travel Car Mountain

Southern Oman around Salalah receives monsoon rains. Hillsides can turn vivid green .

Oman GeoGuessr guide image showing After Rain 7

Other areas are dry. Unlike the north, there are fewer sheer cliffs and more scattered rocks. Livestock is common—expect to see cows , camels , goats, and pens used for herding (参考文献 Agriculture in Dhofar).

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