The Sultanate of Oman lies on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coast runs to a distance of 1,700 km from the Strait of Hormuz in the north to the borders of the Republic of Yemen, thus overlooking three seas, the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Bordered to the west by the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate occupies a total area of about 309,000 sq. km and includes different terrains that vary front plain, to highlands and mountains.

Considerable geographic and climatic variety exists throughout the country, with desert along the western border and a lush monsoon climate in the south. A number of protected nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries are scattered throughout the country. Grassy parks and gardens are prominent features of Oman’s cities.

Oman enjoys a stable political, economic, and social system, which is enhanced by the excellent relationships between the Sultanate and neighboring countries.