Oman is a Gulf nation known for its rich seafaring heritage, frankincense trade, and ancient Nizwa Fort. Unlike flashier neighbors, Oman has preserved its traditional Arabian character.
Arabic
These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.
| Population density | 16 people per km² rank 177 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km² |
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| Share of world population | 0.0624 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023) |
| Share of Asia | 0.106% of its people, 0.966% of its land area |
| Area in square miles | 119,499 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi |
| Closest in size | Poland (312,696 km²) |
| Closest in population | Mauritania (5,022,441 people) |
Oman is the only country in our list that uses OMR.