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Oman

General Information about Oman

Oman is located in the Middle East on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula and is bordered by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The United Arab Emirates contains the Omanian exclave Madha and also separates the main region of Oman with the smaller region of Oman located on the Musandam Peninsula on the Strait of Hormuz. Oman has a population of over 3.2 million people. The official language spoken in Oman is Arabic but some English, Baluchi and Urdu is sometimes spoken. The main religion followed in Oman is Ibadhi Muslim. Over 75% of the Omani population adheres to this religion. Other Muslim religions followed in Oman are Sunni Muslim and Shi'a Muslim. There is also a minority following of Hindu. Oman's capital and largest city Muscat is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Oman and is home to more than 600,000 people.

The Grand Mosque in Muscat is one of the Islamic architectural highlights of the city and the third largest mosque in the world. Sultan Qaboos gave this mosque to his country to celebrate the 30th year of his reign. The largest Persian carpet in the world is here and took 600 women 4 years to weave. Oman has a 1,700km coastline and it's wonderful beaches attract many visitors. Some of the more popular beaches include Bandar Jissah and As-Sawadi.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of Oman

Summers are very hot in Oman with temperatures going as high as 50 degrees in the shaded areas alone. April through to October are the summer months with hot and humid days. Temperature are not as severe in some parts with the average temperature in Muscat reaching up to 33 degrees. The region of Dhofar experiences more south west monsoon type conditions with rainfalling most between June and October with as much as 25 inches of rain falling. Winters in Oman are more mild with temperatures averaging between 15 and 23 degrees.

Geography

Geographical Information On Oman

Officially known as the Sultanate Of Oman, Oman is located in the Middle East with a total area of 212,460 square kilometres. Oman's coastline extends for over 2,092 kilometres along the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Oman has many rugged mountains mainly in the northern and southern parts while the central parts are mainly desert plains. Many fossilized shells can be found in parts of Oman, this is because during the past millennia Oman was covered by the ocean. Oman's highest point rises to over 2,092 metres and is known as Jebel Akhdar which means The Green Mountain. Jebel Akhdar is part of the Al Hajar Mountain range which can be found in the north eastern parts of Oman.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Oman

Oman's economy has over the past relied heavily on its oil exports and which is now starting to decrease. In fact Oman has only maintained this revenue due to oil prices increasing over the globe. The service industry is the most important contributor to the economy and is closely followed by the industry sector on 38 percent. The main industry trades are crude oil production and refining, natural and liquefied natural gas production, construction, copper, steel, chemicals and optic fibre. The industry sector is particulary low with the main produces being dates, limes, bananas, camels, cattle and fish. The official currency of Oman is Omani Rial.

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