Capital:Muscat
Population:3,001,583
Area:212,460 sq km
Climate:dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south
Languages:Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects
Currency:Omani rial (OMR)
Government:monarchy
Religions:Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu
Source: CIA World Factbook 2007
