MEPI in Oman

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About Oman

Location

Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen

Area

212,460 sq km

Population

3,418,085 including 577,293 non-nationals (July 2009 est.)

Age structure

0-14 years: 42.7%; 15-64 years: 54.7%; 65 years and over: 2.8% (2009 est.)

Median age

18.8 years

Population growth rate

3.14% (2009 est.)

Ethnic groups

Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African

Religions

Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu 25%

Languages

Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects

Literacy

Total population: 81.4%; male: 86.8%; female: 73.5% (2003 census)

Government type

Monarchy

Capital

Muscat

Legislative Branch

Bicameral Majlis Oman

Judicial Branch

Supreme Court

Gross Domestic Product

$ 56.32 billion, per capita: $20,200 (2008 est.)

GDP Growth Rate

6.7% (2008 est.)