Oman

Oman

Location

It shares borders with the United Arab Emirates to the west, Saudi Arabia to the west, Yemen to the southwest, and territorial waters with Iran and Pakistan.

Area

Approx. 310,000 km2

Capital (approximate population)

Muscat(0.8 million)

Business-related cities other than Muscat (approximate population)

Seeb(240,000), etc.

Population

about 4.83 million

Racial Composition

Omani nationality 71%

Language

Arabic

Religion

Islam

Culture

Although Islam and Arabic culture permeate it, it possesses a unique culture that differs from other Arab countries.
- Misfat Al Abriyeen
- Masirah Island
- Bahla Fort
- Museum of the Frankincense Land
- The Green Mountain(Al Jabal Al Akhdar)
- Nizwa Fort

Education

It is provided free of charge until the end of secondary education, but is not obligatory at any level.
- Sultan Qaboos University
- University of Nizwa
- Middle East College

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- Public Knowledge Library

Overview of modern and contemporary history of Oman

1891 Britain makes Oman a protectorate
1913-20 Civil War. The inland areas are ruled by the Ibadi Imams, the coastal areas are ruled by the Sultans
1920 Through British mediation, Sultan grants inland autonomy
1954 Internal military conflict resumes
1959 The Sultan regains control of the interior
1964 Oil field discovery
1965-75 Rebellion by left-wing forces in southern Dhofar. Suppress rebellion with aid from Jordan and Iran 1970 Crown Prince Qaboos' bloodless coup ousts his father Said. Qaboos becomes king
1999 United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman sign a border agreement defining most of the disputed territory
2020 Cousin Haitham succeeds to throne upon death of King Qaboos

Politics

It is an absolute monarchy and the word of the Sultan has the power of law.
- Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace

GDP per capita

$17,791

Economy

It has a relatively diversified economy, but is said to be heavily dependent on oil exports. The tourism industry has grown rapidly in recent years.

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