Oman
Location: Arabian peninsula, bordered by United Arab Emirates,
Saudi Arabia,and Yemen on the West
Area: 82,030 square miles
Population: 1,700,000
Government: Absolute monarchy (Sultanate)
Largest cities: Matrah, Muscat (capital)
Languages: Arabic, English, Urdu
Ethnic groups: Arab 87%, Baluchi 4%, Persian 3%, Indian 2%,
African 2%
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Oil, agriculture, fishing
Chief crops: Dates, bananas, grains, vegetables
Minerals: Oil, copper, marble
Leading exports: Oil, fish, citrus fruits
Leading imports: Machinery, foodstuffs, consumer goods
Monetary unit: Omani rial