Geography of Oman
Oman is a country on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, situated in West Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The coast of Oman was an important part in the Omani empire and sultanate.
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | West Asia |
| Coordinates | 21°00′N 57°00′E |
| Area | Ranked 70th |
| • Total | 309,500 km2 (119,500 sq mi) |
| • Land | 100% |
| • Water | 0% |
| Coastline | 3,165 km (1,967 mi) |
| Borders | Saudi Arabia: 676 km (420 mi) UAE: 410 km (250 mi) Yemen: 288 km (179 mi) |
| Natural resources | petroleum, copper, asbestos, Limited marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas |
| Natural hazards | Large sandstorms in interior in summer; large floods after rains; tropical cyclones |
| Environmental issues | Soil salinity rising; oil spills; very limited fresh water resources |
| Exclusive economic zone | 533,180 km2 (205,862 sq mi) |
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