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Capital:
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Muscat
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Population:
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2,903,165
note: includes 577,293 non-nationals (July 2004 est.)
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Background:
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In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world and has preserved a long-standing political and military relationship with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries.
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Government type:
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monarchy
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GDP:
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purchasing power parity - $36.7 billion (2003 est.)
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Internet users:
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180,000 (2002)
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