Oman

This is Oman. Oman is situated in the middle east(south east asia), and is bordered by: The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The capital of Oman is Muscat and has a total population of 2,577,000. Oman is a very strange and wonderfull country. It consists of mainly desert and is spread over a large area. Also Oman is one of the only coutries in the world that doesn't have to pay taxes. The income they get from the selling of oil provides the government with enough money to pay for everything that they need.

The original name is the Sultanate of Oman. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman to the north. The Capital, Muscat, has a total population of about 638,000.

There is not one main or dominent language in Oman. There are a total of five alnguages spoken in Oman which include: Arabic, English, Baluchi, Urdu and Indian Dialects. There are also four main religions of Oman, these include: Ibadhi Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Shiite Muslim, and Hindu. The currency of Oman is the Omani Rial.

In Oman the life expectancy is very high, compared to other countries. The average life expectancy for all People is 73 years of age.

This is the Omani national flag. The national emblem consists of Khanjar Dagger in a sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. This is the traditional symbol of Oman.