Oman Bandiera della Oman

Cartina geografica della Oman

 General informations

Country Name

Sultanate of Oman

Continent

Middle East

Surface area

309,500 km²

Capital

Muscat

Population

4,177,125

Language

Arabic, English

Currency

Omani Rial

Time zone

+3hrs in relation to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00968

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Polio

Poliomyelitis is typically transmitted through infected water and food and is caused by three types of polio viruses. The disease does not pose a risk in the country, but vaccination may be required depending on the route prior to entering the country.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection of other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of contracting tetanus is endemic throughout the country.

Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika

These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive behavioural measures.

MERS

Cases of MERS have been reported within the country. Since there is no vaccine, careful, preventive behavioural measures are recommended. It is especially wise to avoid contact with camels or consuming raw camel milk or meat products.

Insect sting diseases

Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever are found in West Asia. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive behavioural measures.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

A southwestern Asian state, it faces north, east, and south on the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. The western border is divided between the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

The terrain is largely flat, with the main elevations surrounding the northern and southern extremities and the coastal plain rising to the western plateau, from which the ar-Rub al-Khali desert dunes extend. The climate is warm, with milder temperatures in the winter months, and little precipitation.

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