Oman
- ISBN-10
- 0761431209
- ISBN-13
- 9780761431206
- Series
- Oman
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish
- Author
- David C. King
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Oman"--Provided by publisher.
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- 2018-03-10
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