Oman officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest

Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

It has a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

Omani people are ethnically diverse and are composed of Arabs,

ethnicBalochis, Swahilis, ethnic Lurs (who
speak Kumzari), Hindus and Mehri people.

At least 12 different languages are native to Omani citizens.

Unlike its resource-rich neighbors, Oman has modest oil reserves, ranking at
25th globally.

Nevertheless, in 2010 the UNDP ranked Oman as the most improved nation
in the world in terms of development during the preceding 40 years.

Additionally, Oman is categorized as a high income economy and ranks as

the 45th most peaceful country in the world.

Climate
o Like the rest of the Persian Gulf, Oman generally has a hot climate and
receives little rainfall in many parts. Annual rainfall in Muscat averages
100 mm (3.9 in), falling mostly in January.
o The climate generally is very hot, with temperatures reaching around
50 C (122.0 F) (peak) in the hot season, from May to September.

Oil and gas industries

Oman's proved reserves of petroleum total about 5.5 billion barrels, 25th
largest in the world.

Oman's natural gas reserves are estimated at 849.5 billion cubic meters,
ranking 28th in the world, and production in 2008 was about 24 billion cubic
meters per year.

Population
- April 2014 estimate

4,013,391[3]

- 2010 census

2,773,479[4]

- Density

9.2/km2 (220th)
23.8/sq mi