Oman Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Oman (ISO: OM) and the capital city, Muscat. This page enables you to explore Oman and its land boundaries in total: 1,561 km. You may also view the border countries of Oman (total: 3, Saudi Arabia 658 km, UAE 609 km, Yemen 294 km with its area of total: 309,500 sq km; land: 309,500 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Oman Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Oman including Muscat, the capital city of Oman |
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| Name of the country: | Oman | Capital city: | Muscat |
| Geographical coordinates of Oman: | 21 00 N, 57 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Muscat: | 23 37 N 58 35 E |
| Location of Oman: | Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE | Continent / area: | Middle East |
| The area of Oman: | total: 309,500 sq km; land: 309,500 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Oman: | twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Kansas |
| The elevation data of Oman: | mean elevation: 310 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Arabian Sea 0 m, highest point: Jabal Shams 2,980 m | The climate of Oman: | dry desert: hot, humid along coast: hot, dry interior: strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south |
| Land use of Oman: | agricultural land: 4.7%; arable land 0.1%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 4.5%; forest: 0%; other: 95.3% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 590 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Oman: | consists of Oman proper and two northern exclaves, Musandam and Al Madhah; the former is a peninsula that occupies a strategic location adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil | The terrain of Oman: | central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south |
| Land boundaries of Oman: | total: 1,561 km | Borders countries of Oman: | Saudi Arabia 658 km, UAE 609 km, Yemen 294 km |
| Maritime claims of Oman: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Oman
Are you traveling to Oman? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in the Middle East, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE.
Did you know that the legal system of Oman is a mixed legal system of Anglo-Saxon law and Islamic law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Oman, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 60,230 km, paved: 29,685 km (including 1,943 km of expressways), unpaved: 30,545 km (2012)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MUSCAT (capital) 838,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 77.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Oman: 3,355,262 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.05% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Arabic (official language), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects. These days, Oman has to face a net migration rate of -0.4 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Oman nowadays; Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African.
The right to vote in Oman can be exercised by the population from the age of 21 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Oman. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: unknown.
In case if you plan to visit Oman for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Oman are: Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Oman, these are the most likely dangers you might face: summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Muscat and/or Oman?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Oman, the population has to face a death rate of 3.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Oman
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Oman. Here they are: Arabic (official language), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .om
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; dry desert: hot, humid along coast: hot, dry interior: strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south.
Its capital city is Muscat, where the local time zone is UTC+4, which is 9 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Muscat: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Oman; mean elevation: 310 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Arabian Sea 0 m, highest point: Jabal Shams 2,980 m. The length of its total coastline are: 2,092 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,561 km.
Current environmental issues in Oman; rising soil salinity; beach pollution from oil spills; limited natural freshwater resources.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 132 (2013) airports and 3 (2013) heliports in Oman all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 60,230 km, paved: 29,685 km (including 1,943 km of expressways), unpaved: 30,545 km (2012).
Background of Oman
Like every nation, Oman also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered from Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, the nascent sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman’s dependence on British political and military advisors increased, although the Sultanate never became a British colony. In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al-Said overthrew his father, and has since ruled as sultan, but he has not designated a successor. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world, while preserving the longstanding close ties with the UK and US. Oman’s moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with its neighbors and to avoid external entanglements. Inspired by the popular uprisings that swept the Middle East and North Africa beginning in January 2011, some Omanis staged demonstrations, calling for more jobs and economic benefits and an end to corruption. In response to those protester demands, QABOOS in 2011 pledged to implement economic and political reforms, such as granting legislative and regulatory powers to the Majlis al-Shura and increasing unemployment benefits. Additionally, in August 2012, the Sultan announced a royal directive mandating the speedy implementation of a national job creation plan for thousands of public and private sector Omani jobs. As part of the government’s efforts to decentralize authority and allow greater citizen participation in local governance, Oman successfully conducted its first municipal council elections in December 2012. Announced by the Sultan in 2011, the municipal councils have the power to advise the Royal Court on the needs of local districts across Oman’s 11 governorates. The Sultan returned to Oman in March 2015 after eight months in Germany, where he received medical treatment. He has since appeared publicly on a few occasions. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
