The religion of Oman is Islam, but Oman is a special case being the only country in the world where neither Sunni nor Shi'i dominates, rather the smaller branch of Ibadism.
Officially name: Sultanate of Oman
Capital: Muscat
Largest city: Muscat
Official language: Arabic
Government: Islamic absolute monarchy
Salalah is the capital of the southern region. It is a city set amongst coconut groves and banana plantations, sprawled along sandy beaches that run the length of its plain. The lush vegetation makes Salalah seem almost tropical.