MEPI in Oman
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.)