Oman Quick Facts…
Official Name | Sultanate of Oman |
Common Name | Oman – /oʊˈmɑn/ |
Nationality | Omani(s) – noun, Omani – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1650 (expulsion of Portuguese) |
Administrative Divisions | 11 governorates |
Total Population | 3.9 million (#130) with 88.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Muscat (capital city) |
Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 96% of total population |
Currency | Omani Rials (OMR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $161.7 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $35,300 (#62) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 309,500 sq km / 119,499 sq mi (#72) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
Bordering Water Bodies | Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf |
National Anthem: “Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani” (The Sultan’s Anthem)