Oman
Petroleum accounts for 75% of export earnings and government revenues
and for roughly 40% of GDP. Oman has proved oil reserves of 4 billion
barrels. The government is encouraging private investment, both domestic
and foreign, as a prime force for further economic development.
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Capital: Muscat
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Natural Resources: Petroleum, Copper, Asbestos, Limestone, Chromium, Natural Gas
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Languages: Arabic (official), English (commercial), Baluchi, Urdu, Indian
dialects
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Area: 212,460 sq
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Population: 2,446,645 (July 1999)
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GDP: $18.6
billion (1998)
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GDP Per Capita: $7,900 (1998)
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Exports: $7.6 billion (fob, 1997)
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Imports: $4 billion (fob, 1997)
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