Oil reserves are limited though, and the proven reserves will run out in few years time. Oman has other mineral resources, like copper, asbestos and marble, but this is little exploited. There are no railways, and roads are good only in the area with substantial habitation. Close to the capital, there are seaports and an international airport. Oman has 3 newspapers, of which 1 is issued in English.
Oman has high levels on dispersion of telephones, TV-sets and radios.