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The Geographical Context of Oman |
| Geography |
| The Sultanate of Oman occupies a vitally important strategic location - a factor that has always been reflected in its foreign policy and trade relations. Outward looking and lying in the South-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, it has a 1,700 kilometer coastline which extends from the Strait of Hormuz in the North to the border with the Republic of Yemen in the South. Oman overlooks three seas- the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Oman , the third largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, has land borders with Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Oman lies in the Tropic of Cancer and has a land area of 309,500sqkm. |
| Climate |
| This varies from one area to another . It is hot and humid on the costal areas in the summer, while it is hot and dry in the interior with the exception of the higher mountains which enjoy a moderate climate year round . Rainfall is generally light and irregular. In the south, the Dhofar region has a moderate climate with heavy monsoon rains occurring regularly between May and September. |
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