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Recently, Oman has secured a seat on the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
About Oman
- Location: It is located in the Arabian Peninsula of Western Asia.
- Bordering Countries: It shares a north western border with the United Arab Emirates (UAE); a western border with Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- Maritime Boundaries: It shares coastline borders with the Arabian Sea in the south and east along with the Gulf of Oman in the northeast.
- It is strategically situated at the mouth of the Persian Gulf in the south eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Capital City: Muscat
Geographical Features of Oman
- Highest Point: Mount Shams, the country's highest point at 9,777 feet.
- Climate: It consists of dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south.
- Ports: The Port of Salalah is the largest port in Oman.
- Desert: The Rub' al-Khali desert, shared with Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- Natural Resources: Petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas.
- It also has offshore territories such as Maşīrah Island and Al-Ḩallāniyyah Island.
Source: TOI
Key Facts about Oman FAQs
Q1: What is the capital of Oman?
Ans: Muscat
Q2: What is the official language of Oman?
Ans: Arabic
