Quick Data on Oman
Short Name | Oman |
Capital | Muscat |
Long Name | Sultanate of Oman |
Country Code | MU |
Continent | Middle East |
Total Area | 309,500 sq km |
Population | 4,664,844 |
Language | Arabic |
Nationality | Omani(s) |
Geography of Oman
As a country in Middle East, with coordinates at 21 00 N, 57 00 E, Oman neighbors Saudi Arabia 658 km, UAE 609 km, Yemen 294 km. The terrain in Oman is described as central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south, with an average elevation point of 310 m. The climate of Oman: dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south.
Surface Total | 309,500 sq km |
Land Surface | 309,500 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 1,561 km |
Neighbor Countries | Saudi Arabia 658 km, UAE 609 km, Yemen 294 km |
Coastline | 2,092 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Arabian Sea 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Jabal Shams 3,004 m |
Resources of Oman
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas. The agricultural land occupies 4.70% of Oman, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.00%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 4.70% | 14,547 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 590 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 95.30% | 294,954 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Oman
The population of the country is estimated at 4,664,844 people, with the biggest urban area having 1.550 million MUSCAT (capital) (2020). Known as Omani(s), the people from Oman come from diversified ethnic groups such as Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African. The official language is Arabic. Religions: Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish under 0.1%, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.).
Population | 4,664,844 |
Nationality | Omani(s) |
Official Language | Arabic |
Other Languages | Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Swahili, Urdu, Indian dialects |
Birth Rate | 23.1 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 3.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 86.30% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 1.96 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 1.5 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Oman
Oman is a absolute monarchy. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of Anglo-Saxon law and Islamic law.
Governing Type | absolute monarchy |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Oman |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | unknown |
Suffrage Vote | 21 years of age; universal; note – members of the military and security forces by law cannot vote |
Economy of Oman
From a population total of 4,664,844, the labor force is 2.255 million (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa, vegetables; camels, cattle; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: crude oil production and refining, natural and liquefied natural gas production; construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, optic fiber. Its exports cover petroleum, reexports, fish, metals, textiles. The main import products are: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, livestock, lubricants.
Exports | $103.3 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $24.12 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | China 43.7%, UAE 11%, South Korea 7.9%, Saudi Arabia 4.2% (2017) |
Import Partners | UAE 35.5%, US 27.8%, Brazil 4% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $46,000 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 32.16 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 99% (2016) |
Internet Users | 2,342,483 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 69.80% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Oman, statistics sectio