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Neighboring Countries of Oman
Oman shares land borders with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia (658 km), United Arab Emirates (609 km) and Yemen (294 km).
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Countries bordering Oman
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Oman citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh | Visa-free | |
 United Arab Emirates |
Abu Dhabi | Visa-free | |
 Yemen |
Sanaa | Visa required |
Saudi Arabia accounts for 42% of Oman's 1,561 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Oman
Location
Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE
Area
309,500 km² — twice the size of Georgia
Terrain
Central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south
Climate
Dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Jabal Shams 3,004 m. Lowest: Arabian Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 310 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas
Natural hazards
Summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts
Good to know
Consists of Oman proper and two northern exclaves, Musandam and Al Madhah; the former is a peninsula that occupies a strategic location adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).