About Sultanate of Oman

Sultanate of Oman is located in south-eastern part of the Arab semi- peninsula, between latitudes 16.40 and 26.30 and longitudes 51.50 and 59.40. Its shore extends from Hormoz in the north to the Republic of Yemen  in the south, so it is open to three seas: Arab Gulf, Oman Sea and Arab Sea.  It is bordered by UAE and Saudi Arabia in the west, Republic of Yemen in the south, Hormoz bay in the north, and Arab Sea in the east.. This location has given Oman its historical role in connecting Arab Gulf states with these countries. The population of Oman stands at 4,550,538 by the end of November 2016.