Population
Population
Oman had around 4.52 million inhabitants in 2021. It is likely that the number has again increased, as it has generally been on the rise in recent decades. The birth rate of almost three children per woman not only reflects the Arabian love for large families, rather, it is an expression of the deep satisfaction that persists in the country and of the fact that people have experienced a transformation in the last few decades that is second to none. Due to this fact, more than half of Omanis are under 18 years old and more than 30 % are under 15. The people of Oman today have a much longer life expectancy than they did some three decades ago. Only parts of the country can really be described as inhabited. Oman is about the size of the Federal Republic of Germany, but a much smaller population. In addition, about 78 % of the people in Oman live in metropolitan areas. Only 5 % of the people live as Bedouins even the desert dwellers have mostly traded their tents for permanent houses. In addition to high birth rates and low mortality rates, many European expatriates have contributed to the strong growth of the population in recent decades, which has almost quintupled in the last 30 years.
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Educational System
Als Sultan Quaboos Ibn Said im Jahr 1970 die Macht ergriff, war das Bildungssystem im Land veraltet und in keinster Weise zukunftsfähig. Es gab neben der ausschließlich religiös motivierten Koranschule nur drei Knabengrundschulen in den größten Städten des Landes. Gerade einmal rund 900 Schüler wurden damals von 30 Lehrern unterrichtet. Gemessen an der Einwohnerzahl von etwa 700'000 war die Zahl der Schüler in dieser Zeit sehr klein. Sultan Quaboos hatte von Beginn seiner Regentschaft an den Plan, sein Volk in eine Zeit des Wohlstandes und des Fortschritts zu führen. Dass ihm dies gelungen is...
Travel Preparation Oman
Entry Requirements and Visas To visit Oman, travelers need to meet specific visa requirements that vary depending on the purpose and duration of the stay. Here’s an overview of the most common visa types and how to apply, so you can plan your trip efficiently.Visa Types and Application Process Tourists heading to Oman can choose from several visa options, with the eVisa for tourists being the most popular choice. Valid for either 10 or 30 days, it’s easy to apply for online. The application requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure, a recent passport ph...