Maps of Oman
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Oman is a Southwest Asian country. Located in the
Southeast of the Arabian peninsula, it covers an area of
212 460 km2. Bathed by the Gulf of Oman in
the northeast and the Arabian Sea in the southeast, it
borders Yemen in the southwest, Saudi Arabia in the west
and the United Arab Emirates in the northwest. Oman also
belongs to the territory of the small enclave located at
the end of the Musandam peninsula and the Strait of
Hormuz. The island territory includes the islands
Masirah and Al-Hallaniyah. The main cities in Oman are
Muscat, the capital, with 56 400 inhabitants (2004),
Nizwa (84 500 inhab.), Sama'il (48 500 inhab.) And
Salalah (185 800 inhab.). In Oman, a fertile coastal
plain (Batinah) can be seen in the far north, the Hagar
Mountains, which are over 3000 meters high, and a
plateau with small fishing ports in the south.
Climate
The climate is predominantly hot desert.
Economy
It is mainly based on oil exports. It practices
subsistence agriculture, so it is necessary to resort to
food imports. It produces bananas, limes, vegetables,
among other foods, and raises camels and cattle. It is
also dedicated to fishing. The government supports
private investments, both national and international, as
a form of economic development. Oman's main trading
partners are the United Arab Emirates, Japan, the United
States of America and Iran. Environmental indicator: the
value of carbon dioxide emissions, per capita (metric
tons, 1999), is 8.5.
Population
The population of Oman is estimated at 2,622,198
inhabitants, which corresponds to a very low population
density (14,13 inhab./km2 ). The birth and
death rates are, respectively, 36.24% and 3.81%. Average
life expectancy is 73.37 years. The value of the Human
Development Index (HDI) is 0.755 and the value of the
Gender-adjusted Development Index (IDG) is 0.736
(2001). It is estimated that, in 2025, the population
will be 5 294 000 inhabitants. The main ethnic groups
are Arabs from Oman (74%), Indians (13%), Bangladeshis
(4%), Pakistanis (3%) and Egyptians (2%). Islam is
followed by 88% of the population, followed by Hinduism
(7%) and Christianity (4%). The official language is
Arabic.
History
The two waves of migration that formed the original
population of Oman were made up of Nizari from the north
and Yemeni from the south. This double origin led to the
formation of two factions that opposed each other over
time and that led to successive wars. The adhesion of
the tribes of Oman to Islam was made after the death of
the prophet Muhammad. The Sultanate of Oman is a
monarchy in which the Sultan, head of state and
government, is assisted by a group of sixty
councilors. This sultanate is considered the guardian of
the gulf. The port of Muscat, today the capital of the
country, was in the 5th century BC. A thriving center of
commerce and a Portuguese base between 1508 and 1648. It
maintains the current dynasty since 1741. In the 19th
century the country established ties with Great
Britain. The London government intended to defend the
interests of the East India Company and put an end to
piracy activities in the Gulf ports. Muscat was the
scene of Franco-British rivalries in the Gulf before
English colonization. The English presence (1820)
imposed peace, favored economic activities such as
oyster fishing, maritime trade and shipbuilding. Oyster
fishing would decline with Japanese competition. The
fishermen's misery was such that it became a theme for
oral literature, for sung and rhythmic poetry and for
the drums that today animate the culture of the
countries of the United Arab Emirates. favored economic
activities such as oyster fishing, maritime trade and
shipbuilding. Oyster fishing would decline with Japanese
competition. The fishermen's misery was such that it
became a theme for oral literature, for sung and
rhythmic poetry and for the drums that today animate the
culture of the countries of the United Arab
Emirates. favored economic activities such as oyster
fishing, maritime trade and shipbuilding. Oyster fishing
would decline with Japanese competition. The fishermen's
misery was such that it became a theme for oral
literature, for sung and rhythmic poetry and for the
drums that today animate the culture of the countries of
the United Arab Emirates.
The discovery of oil in Oman, in 1967, started a
process of development and modernization that this poor
and sparsely populated state was not used to. More than
half of the population is foreign, coming from India,
Pakistan, Iran, South Korea and also several countries
in Europe. Oman gained independence in 1971 but
continues to have close military links with Britain and
the United States of America. However, the invasion of
Kuwait by Iraq in August 1990, followed by the Gulf War
(January and February 1991), however, showed the
country's great fragility and vulnerability in the face
of external political events.
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Countryaah.com: Offers a full list of airports
in the country of Oman, sorted by city location and
acronyms.
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Digopaul.com: presents formal definitions of
English word - Oman. Covers U.K. and U.S.
pronunciations, popular web meanings, various word
forms, and related pictures about Oman.
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Abbreviationfinder.org: Provides most commonly
used abbreviations and initials containing the
country name of Oman. Listed by popularity.
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| 1UpTravel.com - Maps of Oman |
| Browse a collection of city, country, shaded relief
and political maps of Oman. Includes the maps of
Muscat, Jazirat Masirah, Jaza'ir Khuriya Muriya and
Strait of Hormuz. |
| http://www.1uptravel.com/worldmaps/oman.html |
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| Expedia.com Maps - Oman |
| Peruse interactive zooming and map-moving features
to navigate to various perspectives of Oman, and
save, print or email maps to others. |
| http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=7C9F07A |
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| Map of Oman |
| Find a comprehensive map of Oman that also portrays
other countries in the Arab nations. Available for
downloading and printing. |
| http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/oman_rel |
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| MSN Encarta Maps - Oman |
| Examine a detailed map of this country that borders
the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian
Sea. Also read country facts. |
| http://encarta.msn.com/maps/mapview.asp?mi=T630220A&ms=0 |
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| Oman - ArabNet Geography, Map |
| Close-up, high-definition map of the southern
Arabian region shows key cities, water bodies and
bordering nations. |
| http://www.arab.net/oman/geography/on_map.html |
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| Oman - Emulate Me Atlas |
| Comprehensive altas with detailed map offers a
selection of country facts and information. Useful
for students studying geography. |
| http://www.emulateme.com/oman.htm |
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| Oman - GeoMap |
| Grayscale draft map shows geographic features of
Oman and includes a legend and geological diagram. |
| http://www.earthsci.unibe.ch/people/schroede/map.html |
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| Oman - Helicon Publishing Almanac |
| Profile offers facts about the country's government,
people, transportation and history. Plus, check out
the national anthem and flag. |
| http://ebooks.whsmithonline.co.uk/encyclopedia/28/C0000128.h |
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| Oman - Infoplease.com |
| Clear graphical map highlights key cities, and also
shows the so-called no border boundary zone with the
United Arab Emirates. |
| http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0748868.html |
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| Oman - Inforamp Maps |
| Medium-sized color map offers viewers easy
identification of key cities, water bodies,
neighboring countries and land features. |
| http://www.inforamp.net/~emous/oman/images/map2.jpg |
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| Oman - Merriam-Webster Atlas |
| Colorful and informative atlas offers a detailed map
of Oman, a diagram of its religious composition, a
historical summary and country facts. |
| http://www.m-w.com/maps/oman.html |
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| Oman - National Geographic Map Machine |
| Magazine offers a map of this country, along with
details on its natural resources, religion, life
expectancy and population. |
| http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html?i |
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| Oman - Photius.com |
| Presents Y2K geographical data on this country,
including land area, geographic coordinates,
climate, natural resources, terrain and mapping. |
| http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/oman/oman_geography |
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| Oman - WorldAtlas.com |
| Go here to find a compact and useful atlas for Oman.
Features a number of map perspectives and types,
plus country facts and details. |
| http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/om.htm |
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