The Nation’s Accelerated Development
When Sultan Qaboos took power in 1970, Oman was considered one of the most backward countries in the world. Within a few years however the country was able years to develop into an attractive modern state with an exemplary infrastructure, thanks to targeted investment utilizing the revenue from the petroleum business.
The United Nations' "2010 Human Development Report" placed the Sultanate of Oman in first place among 135 countries, measuring the greatest degree of progress made in the last 40 years.
Particularly remarkable is the rapid development in the fields of education, health, infrastructure and the primary role of women in society.
Georg Popp
What makes this travel guide so special? This book is a product of the long-term personal friendship between the authors, Mr Georg Popp and Mr Juma Al-Maskari and their continuing fascination with the Sultanate of Oman. Combining their insights from European and Omani perspectives, they have produced a guide which is as much about culture and history as it is a practical guide for planning your itinerary.
