Muscat is the capital and largest city in Oman, with a population slightly exceeding one million people. The city has a rich history and is located on the eastern coast of the Sultanate of Oman. The city has long-been a trading outpost, largely due to its geographic location near the Strait of Hormuz; this has had a large impact on the development of the city to its modern day form. Today, Muscat’s port still drives much of the economy of the city. Muscat lies tucked in the rolling hills and mountains of Oman, and retains much of the historical charm the city acquired during its time as a military outpost and...Read More