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Oman Capital: Muscat Population: 3,102,229 The Geography of Oman Total Size: 212,460 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Kansas Geographical Coordinates: 21 00 N, 57 00 E World Region: Middle East General Terrain: central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south Geographical Low Point: Arabian Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Jabal Shams 2,980 m Climate: dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south The People of Oman Type of Government: monarchy Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National Holiday: Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) Nationality: Omani(s) Religions: Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu Economy of Oman Major Industries: crude oil production and refining, natural and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production; construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, optic fiber Agricultural Products: dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa, vegetables; camels, cattle; fish Natural Resources: petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas Major Exports: petroleum, reexports, fish, metals, textiles Major Imports: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, livestock, lubricants Currency: Omani rial (OMR) National GDP: $39,650,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $19,010,000,000 Brief History of Oman: The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered on Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, a newly established sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, but it never became a British colony. In 1970, QABOOS bin Said al-Said overthrew the restrictive rule of his father; he has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world while preserving the longstanding close ties with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries. Back to Geography Home Page

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