# Oman

| Sultanate of Omanسلطنة عُمان *Salṭanat ʻUmān* |
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National emblem

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| **Anthem:** نشيد السلام السلطاني "as-Salām as-Sultānī" "Sultanic Salutation"Duration: 1 minute and 54 seconds.1:54 |
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| Capitaland largest city | Muscat ﻿ / ﻿ |
| Official languages | Arabic |
| Demonym(s) | Omani |
| Government | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
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| • Sultan  | Haitham bin Tariq Al Said |
| • Deputy Prime Minister  | Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said |
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| Legislature | none |
| Establishment |
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| • The Azd tribe migration  | Late 2nd century |
| • Imamate established | 751 |
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| Area |
| • Total | 322,731 km2 (124,607 sq mi) (67th) |
| • Water (%) | negligible |
| Population |
| • 2026 census | 5,671,458 |
| • Density | 15.93/km2 (41.3/sq mi) (220th) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2012 estimate |
| • Total | $90.055 billion |
| • Per capita | $29,166 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2012 estimate |
| • Total | $76.464 billion |
| • Per capita | $24,764 |
| HDI (2013) |  0.731 high · 100th |
| Currency | Rial (OMR) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4 |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +968 |
| ISO 3166 code | OM |
| Internet TLD | .om, عمان. |

**Oman**, officially the **Sultanate of Oman**, is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. The capital is Muscat, Oman has a total area of 322,731 km² which makes it slightly bigger than Ivory Coast.

Oman is the land of culture and beautiful homes. Hospitality is showcased in every form by the demeanor of its residents.

The country is a Absolute monarchy, ruled by a Sultan, and the people are called Omanis. Right now, the sultan is Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. For a long time, the British have supported the sultans of Oman. In the 1960s and 1970s, some Omanis started a revolution to overthrow the sultan and end oppression, but the sultan defeated them with the help of Great Britain.

## Divisions

Since 28 October 2011, Oman is divided into **Eleven Governorates** (**Muhafazah**):

* **Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate **Ad Dhahirah North Governorate **Al Batinah North Governorate **Al Batinah South Governorate **Al Buraimi Governorate **Al Wusta Governorate **Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate **Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate **Dhofar Governorate **Muscat (Masqat) Governorate **Musandam Governorate**

Below the governorates, Oman is divided into 63 provinces.

## Climate

Oman has a warm climate and very little rainfall. Annual rainfall in Muscat averages 100 mm (3.9 in), falling mostly in January. **Dhofar** is subject to the southwest monsoon, and rainfall up to 640 mm (25.2 in) has been recorded in the rainy season from late June to October. While the mountain areas receive more rainfall, some parts of the coast, particularly near the island of **Masirah**, sometimes receive no rain at all within the course of a year. The climate generally is very hot, with temperatures reaching around 50 °C (122.0 °F) (peak) in the hot season, from May to September.

## Related pages

* List of rivers of Oman
* Oman at the Olympics
* Oman national football team

## Other websites

* Official website