General Information
Capital: Muscat
Population: 2,460,000
Land Area: 212,460 sqkm
Per Capita GNP: $4,940
Under 5 Mortality Rate: 16 (per thousand)
Adult Literacy: 79%(M); 57%(F)
Fertility Rate: 5.7
Life Expectancy: 70(M); 73(F)
Urbanization Rate: 84%
Unemployment Rate: N/A
Major Language: Arabic
Major Religion: Islam
Government Type: Monarchy
* Data are from UNSD, UNICEF and CIA World Factbook
Internet Resource
The Ministry of Information
Embassy of Oman in Washington D.C.
A Country Study
Comprehensive information about Oman, including the economy, history,
geography,
culture, society, etc.
CIA World Factbook
This site contains detailed information the country's population,
economic situation,
political system, natural resources, etc.
History
Concise history of Oman.
News
Oman's largest circulated English daily newspaper.
Tourist information
Tourist portal featuring information on accommodation, shopping,
attractions and travel
tips.
Other
links
Provided by U of Texas.
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