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Oman
People:
Omans population is 3,204,897.The population is increasing .The main ethnic group is Arab .The main
religions are Muslim and other. The percent of people is Muslim 86% and 14% other. They speak the
Arabic language.
The land and country statistics:
The main physical features are the rugged mountains north and south. The average temperatures in
Oman are 33 degrees to 50n degrees. The square miles of Oman are 119,499. The Arabian sea borders
Oman. The capital of Oman is Muscat. The major cities in Oman Salalah, Sur, Nizwa, Sohar, Buraimi,
Musandam, Ibra, Khasab.
The government and economy:
Monarchy is the government that Oman has. Qaboos bin Said Al Said is the leader. Oil and fish are
the main products exorted in Oman. The main natural resources are petroleum, copper, asbestos, some
marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas, frankincense, steel, crude oil. The Omani Rial (OMR)
is the currency of Oman. The GDP of Oman is 46.11 Billion.
Extra interesting info:
The typical foods eaten in Oman are Rukhal bread with curried fish, chicken and mutton. Dishes are
highly spiced during festivals and often include a mashed rice dish served with garlic and lime. Nizwa
Fort and Jibrin Fort are the main places. The most popular sport is wrestling. Islamic New year, Mouloud
(Birth of the prophet).
Time line:
September 18: Freed U.S. Hiker begins her travel.
August 25: Oman to invest 20$ Billion in rugged beauty.
June 2: Cyclone threatens Oman
June 4: Cyclone Phet batters coastal Oman.
May 12:pirates hijacked the coast of Oman.