Oman – Oman's capital is Muscat

(Pronounced oh-man and muhs-kaht)

To remember the capital of Oman, use the following mnemonic:

Oh, man! (Oman) The music your cat (Muscat) makes is amazing.

Interesting facts about Muscat:

- Coastal Forts: Muscat’s historic waterfront is flanked by two sixteenth-century Portuguese fortresses, Al Jalali and Al Mirani, which stand on towering cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Oman.

- Natural Incense: The city’s famous Mutrah Souq is heavily scented by local frankincense, a fragrant resin harvested from trees in the southern Dhofar region that has been traded in Oman for millennia.

- Strict Building Codes: The city maintains a distinct architectural identity by enforcing strict regulations that require modern buildings to feature traditional elements like white facades, arched windows, and decorative parapets.