Oman occupies the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman has three distinct topographical features. The third feature is a sandy wasteland along the border with Saudi Arabia.
Oman has no arable land or permanent crops.
The climate in Oman is one of the hottest in the world with limited rainfall and extensive humidity. The economy in Oman is based largely on income from oil production and exports. The other important natural resources are copper, asbestos, marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum and natural gas. Copper mining and smelting, oil refinery and cement plants are the major industries. The construction industry has been developing as well.