Oman
Oman (oh-mahn)
Oman (pronounced /oʊˈmɑːn/), officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Etymology
The origin of the name "Oman" is uncertain. It seems to be related to Pliny the Elder's "Omana" and Ptolemy's "Omanon", both probably the ancient Sohar. The city or region is typically etymologized in Arabic from aamen or amoun, meaning "settled", and hence "civilized".
Geography
Oman is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The Madha and Mussandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman forming Mussandam's coastal boundaries.
Health Care in Oman
The Ministry of Health is the governmental body responsible for the health of the citizens of Oman. The healthcare system in Oman has been praised for its efficiency and accessibility. The country has a universal healthcare system, offering free primary healthcare to Omani nationals and subsidized care for the foreign population of the country.
Related Terms
- Sultanate: A form of government where power is held by a sultan.
- Arabian Peninsula: A peninsula of Western Asia situated northeast of Africa on the Arabian plate.
- Arabian Sea: A region of the northern Indian Ocean bounded on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Peninsula, and on the east by India.
- Gulf of Oman: A strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gulf.
- Ministry of Health: The government body responsible for the health of the citizens of Oman.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oman
- Wikipedia's article - Oman
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