| Country |
Oman |
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| Region |
Middle East |
| Area (sq km) |
212,460 |
| Area (sq mile) |
82,031 |
| Border |
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
| Population |
3,418,085 |
| Nationality |
Omani(s) |
| Ethnic |
Arab, Baluchi, South Asian, African |
| Religion |
Idabhi Muslim 75%, other (including Sunni and Shi'a Muslim, Hindu) 25% |
| Language |
Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects |
| Literacy |
81% |
| Government |
Monarchy |
| Capital |
Muscat |
| Leader |
Sultan and Prime Minister Qaboos bin Said Al Said (since July 23, 1970) |
| Currency |
Omani rial (OMR) |
| Independence Day |
1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) |
| National Holiday |
Birthday of Sultan Qaboos (Nov. 18, 1940) |
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