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The Sultanate of Oman is one of the
most fascinating countries in the
Middle East, renowned for its
spectacular geographical beauty and
cultural diversity. Oman lies in the
south-western part of Asia, on the
southeast coast of the Arabian
Peninsula. It borders the United
Arab Emirates in the northwest, the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the west,
and the Republic of Yemen in the
southwest. With a total land area of
309,500 square kilometers, Oman is
the third largest country in the
Arabian peninsula.
Oman is a melting pot of people from
diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Oman’s magnificent coastline,
towering mountains, expansive
deserts, traditional heritage,
friendly people, spectacular flora
and fauna makes it one of the most
popular tourist destinations in the
world. The country has a progressive
economy and boasts of world-class
civic amenities and infrastructure.
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Fast Facts |
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Country: |
Sultanate of Oman |
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Capital: |
Muscat |
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Area: |
309,500 sq km |
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Population: |
2.3 Million (In 2004) |
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Language: |
Arabic, English |
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Religion: |
Muslim |
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Head of State: |
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
bin Said |
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GDP: |
US$ 20.6 billion (In 2003) |
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GDP per capita: |
US$ 8097 (In 2003) |
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Major Industries: |
Oil, Natural Gas,
Agriculture, Fishing,
Tourism |
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Major Trading Partners: |
Japan, UAE, South Korea,
China, EU, Thailand |
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