Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and has coastlines along the Arabian Sea to the east and the Gulf of Oman to the north. The capital is Muscat. Omani culture is deeply rooted in Islam and Arab traditions, with a long history of maritime trade and cultural influences from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Oman is known for its geographical diversity, which includes deserts, mountains, and coastlines. Oman's economy is primarily based on oil, but the country is seeking to diversify into sectors like tourism and fishing. The Sultanate is famous for its traditional architecture, historical forts, souks (markets), and Omani hospitality. Population of Oman from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.6 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 4.8 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 5.1 million inhabitants. Capital (Muscat): Population in 2020: About 1.4 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Muscat: 1.4 million Seeb: 237,000 Salalah: 163,000 Bawshar: 159,000 Sohar: 140,000 As Suwayq: 107,000 Ibri: 101,000 Saham: 89,000 Barka: 81,000 Rustaq: 79,000 Administrative Divisions: Oman is divided into 11 governorates. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately $79.3 billion. 2019: Approximately $76.3 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 3.0%. 2019: Approximately 3.0%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 0.9%. 2019: Approximately -0.9%. 2020: Data not available.