However most nationalities are represented.
Expatriates work mainly in the oil and mining industries and associated service companies.
Housing Most expatriates live on compounds, either company or independent. Those on compounds do not generally experience difficulties however. However cheaper houses can be found off compounds. As stated, power and water outages are common and if there is a prolonged period of dry weather, the water company will turn off the water so that residents have to rely on tanker water. It is essential that expatriates that live off compounds ensure they have a water storage tank for these periods.