Oman

Oman Quick Facts…

Official NameSultanate of Oman
Common NameOman – /oʊˈmɑn/
NationalityOmani(s) – noun, Omani – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1650 (expulsion of Portuguese)
Administrative Divisions11 governorates
Total Population3.9 million (#130) with 88.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasMuscat (capital city)
Major LanguagesArabic (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access96% of total population
CurrencyOmani Rials (OMR)
Real GDP (PPP)$161.7 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$35,300 (#62) – 2022 estimate
Total Area309,500 sq km / 119,499 sq mi (#72) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Western Asia
Bordering CountriesSaudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Bordering Water BodiesArabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf

National Anthem: “Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani” (The Sultan’s Anthem)