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Omani flag |
| Country |
Oman |
| Capital |
Muscat |
| Location |
Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and UAE |
| Size |
212,460 sq km |
| Terrain |
central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south |
| Climate |
dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects |
| Nationality |
noun: Omani(s)
adjective: Omani |
| Religion |
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu |
| Currency |
Omani rial (OMR) |
| Exports |
petroleum, reexports, fish, metals, textiles |
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