Oman

Name: Oman
Address: West Asia, Oman

West Asia, Oman

Oman

People from Oman are called:

Male/General:

Omani

Pronunciation:

/oʊˈmɑːni/

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Population:: 4,644,384 (2024 est.)
Country:: Oman
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from 'Uman', a tribal name. The demonym is 'Omani'.

About Oman

Capital city: Muscat.
Absolute monarchy on the southeastern coast of Arabian Peninsula.
Ancient maritime trading nation.
Known for dramatic landscapes, forts, and traditional souqs.
Politically stable with moderate foreign policy.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

United Arab Emirates

northwest of Oman

People are called:

Emirati

Yemen

southwest of Oman

People are called:

Yemeni

Saudi Arabia

west of Oman

People are called:

Saudi

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Population:: 4,644,384 (2024 est.)
Country:: Oman
Region:: West Asia

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