{"id":164,"date":"2014-06-05T10:07:45","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T10:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.qu.edu.qa\/qatarurbanism\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2014-06-18T06:47:45","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T06:47:45","slug":"muscat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.qu.edu.qa\/qatarurbanism\/gulf-cities\/muscat\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscat"},"content":{"rendered":"

“The\u00a0land of frankincense, the legendary of Sinbad”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

By Fatma Fakhroo<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the oldest civilisations on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is a country blessed with miles of pristine beaches, feathery palms, mountainous backdrops and true hospitality. This is the land of frankincense, the legendary Sinbad The Sailor and the broadest smiles. Fascinating scenery, agreeable climate and amicable citizens make Oman a dream destination for the adventurous visitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DOHA VS.\u00a0MUSCAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Doha: 132.1 km\u00b2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Muscat: 3500 km\u00b2<\/p>\n

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  1. % OF WATER USED AS PERCENTAGE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. AVERAGE SHARE OF GDP<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. PERCENTAGE OF CARBON EMISSIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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