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Official Name: Sultanate of Oman Location: Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and United Arab Emirates. Capital: Muscat
Lowest point: Arabian Sea 0 m Highest point: Jabal Shams 2,980 m |
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Population: 3,204,897 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: Omani(s) Ethnic groups: Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African. Religions: Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu. Languages: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects. |
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 Dry desert. Hot and humid along the coast. Hot, dry interior. Strong southwest summer monsoon from May to September in the far south |
 Government type: Monarchy Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: Birthday of Sultan Qaboos, 18 November (1940) |
