Basic Information | Oman
| Official Name | Sultanate of Oman |
| Common Name | Oman |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Middle East (Arabian Peninsula) |
| Capital City | Muscat |
| Largest City | Muscat |
Geography | Oman
| Total Area (sq km) | ~309,500 |
| Land Borders | Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
| Coastline | ~3,165 km (Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman) |
| Major Rivers | No permanent rivers (wadis are seasonal) |
| Major Mountains | Al Hajar Mountains, Jebel Shams |
| Climate | Desert climate; hot and dry inland, humid coastal |
Demographics | Oman
| Population | ~4.7 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~15/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~87% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | Arabic |
| Regional Languages | Baluchi, Urdu, English widely used |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Arab, Baluchi, South Asian, African minorities |
| Major Religions | Islam (predominantly Ibadi Muslim) |
Government & Politics | Oman
| Government Type | Absolute Monarchy |
| Current Leader | Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said |
| Administrative Divisions | 11 governorates |
| Independence / Founding Date | 1650 (expelled Portuguese); modern unification in 1970 |
Economy | Oman
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$125 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$25,000 |
| Major Industries | Oil & gas, petrochemicals, construction, tourism, fishing |
| Major Exports | Crude oil, liquefied natural gas, refined petroleum |
| Major Imports | Machinery, transport equipment, food, manufactured goods |
| Trade Partners | UAE, China, India, Japan, USA |
Culture & Society | Oman
| National Symbols | Khanjar (dagger), Red-White-Green flag with national emblem |
| National Sport | Football (soccer) |
| Famous Festivals | National Day (Nov 18), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha |
| Cuisine Highlights | Shuwa (slow-cooked lamb), Majboos, Halwa, Omani coffee |
| Literature & Arts | Arabic poetry, traditional music, silver craftsmanship |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Bahla Fort, Land of Frankincense, Aflaj Irrigation Systems |
Travel & Tourism | Oman
| Top Tourist Attractions | Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Wahiba Sands, Muscat, Salalah, Jebel Shams, Nizwa Fort |
| Best Time to Visit | October – April (cooler months) |
| Famous Cities | Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa, Sohar, Sur |
| Visa Requirement | eVisa required for most nationalities |
Other Key Facts | Oman
| Time Zone(s) | UTC+4 |
| Internet Domain | .om |
| Calling Code | +968 |
| Major Airports | Muscat International, Salalah International |
| Currency Symbol | ر.ع. (OMR) |
| Literacy Rate | ~97% |
| Life Expectancy | ~78 years |
| Interesting Fact | Oman is the only country with a majority Ibadi Muslim population; known for frankincense heritage and diverse landscapes from deserts to lush monsoon valleys. |
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