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Many people in Oman speak English, but Arabic is the official language. German and French are often spoken in hotels.
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Oman’s official currency is the Omani rial, which breaks down into 1,000 baiza. You can exchange money at banks, hotels, the airport and exchange bureaus. US dollars are the easiest to exchange. Most large hotels and shops accept ATMs and many traders in the souk are starting to accept cards as well. ATMs can be found at most banks in cities and towns.
Oman’s international country code is 968. To call another country from Oman, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code. Muscat and Nizwa have Internet cafes and most city hotels will give you email access.
Bills usually have a service charge included, so you’re not expected to tip. It is still customary to add a little extra to the bill – about 5 percent. If there isn’t any service charge, tip 10 to 15 percent.
Oman is considered to have a high risk of terrorist attacks, given its location. Visitors rarely have problems with crime though, and using your common sense will go a long way to protect you and your belongings.
You’ll only need a vaccination if you’ve been a country infected with yellow fever in the last six days. If so, you’ll need to provide your yellow fever vaccination certificate. Medical facilities are very good, but also very expensive for foreigners. Make sure you’re covered by health insurance. Stick to bottled water and be careful with unpasteurized milk if you’re outside of the city. Otherwise, food and water in Muscat should be fine.
Oman’s electrical current is 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz and uses rectangular, three-pinned, flat blade plugs.
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