Foreign Embassies in Muscat

Muscat is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It has been known since the second century AD. The first foreign presence in Muscat was in the form of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who landed in Oman on his way to India. Muscat is a prime example of intelligent and artistic development, blending the ancient and modern. The prosperous city of today has amongst its successes, hospitals, advanced educational institutions, Mina Qaboos – an important port, Seeb International Airport alongside a national airline carrier–Oman Air, a TV and radio network and its own stock market– Muscat Security Market. A permanent diplomatic or ambassadorial mission is recognized as an embassy. A diplomatic mission is a group of representatives send by one country to another country to represent the sender's country. A number of foreign countries have Embassies in Muscat, the capital city of Oman. The Foreign Embassies in Muscat are mainly located in and around the city center.

Followings are some of the major Foreign Embassies in Muscat :

• Embassy of Japan in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of France in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of India in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Pakistan in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of the Royal Netherlands in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Canada in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of South Korea in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Italy in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Germany in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of United States of America in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Great Britain in Muscat in Oman
• Embassy of Republic of Turkey in Muscat in Oman

The most pleasant months to visit Muscat are mid October through March. In the south most of the year's rainfall occurs during the summer and monsoon months. In the north the opposite occurs. Muscat Tourist Information says that Muscat is a cosmopolitan city of Oman, but surprisingly it is a relaxed city, free from the hustle and bustle of the other capital cities of Arabia.