International Oman relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Oman), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Oman

Oman is a country located on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The capital of Oman is Muscat.

Oman has a long and varied history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Stone Age. It has been ruled by various dynasties and empires over the centuries, including the Persians and the Portuguese. In the modern era, Oman has been ruled by the Al Said dynasty since the late 18th century. The current ruler is Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

Oman is a monarchy with a relatively open economy and a relatively liberal social policy. It has a diverse population, with a mix of Arab, African, and South Asian heritage. The official language is Arabic, but English is widely spoken and taught in schools. Islam is the dominant religion in Oman, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslims.

Oman has a diverse economy that is driven by the oil and gas sector, as well as manufacturing, construction, and tourism. It is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In terms of foreign relations, Oman has traditionally been known for its neutral stance and has often played a mediating role in regional conflicts. It has good relations with a number of countries in the region, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western powers. It has also sought to strengthen its relations with countries in Asia, particularly China and India.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Oman Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Muscat
Population 5 106 626
Land Area (sq km) 309 500
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 78 years

The influence of Oman in the World

Oman is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 133 in the world influence ranking. Oman's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Oman maintains contact with 27 countries. The five most intense relations Oman has are with: Iran with a score of 7 027 , India with a score of 6 436 , Israel with a score of 3 929 , United Arab Emirates with a score of 3 904 , and Mexico with a score of 3 436 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Oman
Position Country Influence Options
1 Iran 7 027
2 India 6 436
3 Israel 3 929
4 United Arab Emirates 3 904
5 Mexico 3 436

The closest and strained relations involving Oman worldwide

The top five closest relations from Oman are: India with a score of 9.27 , Iran with a score of 8.95 , United States with a score of 6.92 , Turkey with a score of 6.64 , and Mexico with a score of 6.47 .

Top 5 closest relations of Oman
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 9.3
2 Iran 8.9
3 United States 6.9
4 Turkey 6.6
5 Mexico 6.5

While, the top five strained relations from Oman are: Israel with a score of 3.94 , Russia with a score of 4.28 , Syria with a score of 4.38 , Kenya with a score of 4.79 , and Qatar with a score of 4.84 .

Top 5 strained relation of Oman
Position Country Relation Options
1 Israel 3.9
2 Russia 4.3
3 Syria 4.4
4 Kenya 4.8
5 Qatar 4.8

A summary of international relations of Oman

Of the total of 27 countries with which Oman maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 2 countries , a Good relation with 8 countries , a Neutral relation with 16 countries , a Bad relation with 1 country.

Summary relations of Oman. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 2
2.Good 8
3.Neutral 16
4.Bad 1

All the international relations of Oman

All relations of Oman
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 9.3
2 Iran 8.9
3 United States 6.9
4 Turkey 6.6
5 Mexico 6.5
6 United Kingdom 6.5
7 Indonesia 6.4
8 Pakistan 6.3
9 Somalia 6.2
10 Germany 6.2
11 United Arab Emirates 6.0
12 Saudi Arabia 5.6
13 Thailand 5.5
14 Malaysia 5.5
15 Bangladesh 5.5
16 Palestine 5.4
17 Tanzania 5.2
18 Brunei 5.2
19 Philippines 5.2
20 Spain 5.0
21 Holy See 5.0
22 Yemen 4.9
23 Qatar 4.8
24 Kenya 4.8
25 Syria 4.4
26 Russia 4.3
27 Israel 3.9

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .