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What significant change did Qaboos make to Oman's name?

  • "Renamed it to the Sultanate of Oman

  • "Changed it to Qaboos Sultanate"

  • "Changed it to Al Said Kingdom"

  • "No changes"

Answer

Oman was formerly known as the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. Sultan Qaboos bin Said changed the name of the country to the Sultanate of Oman in 1970, as part of a series of reforms that he introduced.
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