Country (long form) |
Sultanate of Oman |
Capital |
Muscat |
Total Area |
82,031.26 sq mi 212,460.00 sq km (slightly smaller than Kansas) |
Population |
2,622,198 (July 2001 est.)
note: includes 527,078 non-nationals |
Estimated Population in 2050 |
8,337,734 |
Languages |
Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects |
Literacy |
80.0% total, N/A% male, N/A% female |
Religions |
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu |
Life Expectancy |
69.9 male, 74.29 female (2001 est.) |
Government Type |
monarchy |
Currency |
1 Omani rial (RO) = 1,000 baiza |
GDP (per capita) |
$7,700 (2000 est.) |
Industry |
crude oil production and refining, natural gas production, construction, cement, copper |
Agriculture |
dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa, vegetables; camels, cattle; fish |
Arable Land |
0% |
Natural Resources |
petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas |
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