Start by naming any country that France borders. Then name any country that borders any of those countries. Then keep going until there are no more countries left to name.
So I got 11. Zero points, but waaaay better than I thought I would do. One of the reasons I love Jetpunk is because I learn so much more than school ever taught me. Not to sound too kum-ba-yah, but it's a beautiful world in spite of all of the craziness and it's fun to stick your head outside and have a look around.
I was totally thrown off by the phrasing "traditional vessel" for dhow. I kept trying to think of some kind of cup, or pitcher, or serving bowl, or something like that. Vessel is an odd word choice for a type of boat.
(That's just where he lives...)
(sorry i had to)
Anyways, he's always foiled and says, "Oh man!"
If you can't piece it from there, IDK what to tell you
Maybe Oman now has a president or king.