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Transnational_issues of Oman

Disputes - international:boundary agreement reportedly signed and ratified with UAE in 2003 for entire border, including Oman's Musandam Peninsula and Al Madhah exclave, but details of the alignment have not been made public
Trafficking in persons:current situation: Oman is a destination country for men and women primarily from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India who migrate willingly, but may subsequently become victims of trafficking when subjected to conditions of involuntary servitude as domestic workers and laborers; there have been occasional reports that expatriate children engaged in camel racing may transit or reside in Omani territory
tier rating: Tier 2 Watch List - Oman is placed on the Tier 2 Watch List because of a lack of evidence of increasing efforts to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons in 2005

Oman Quickstats

  • Population: 3,204,897
  • Area: 212,460 sq km
  • Density: 8.3 /km² (211th)
  • GDP (total): $40.923 million (85th)
  • GDP (per capita): $14,100 (41st)
  • Literacy: 81.4%

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  • Currency: Rial (OMR)
  • Dial code: +968

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