Geography of Oman
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | West Asia |
| Coordinates | 21°00′N 57°00′E / 21.000°N 57.000°E |
| Area | Ranked 69th |
| • Total | 315,331 km2 (121,750 sq mi) |
| • Land | 100% |
| • Water | 0% |
| Coastline | 3,165 km (1,967 mi) |
| Borders | Land borders:
Maritime borders: |
| Highest point | Jebel Shams 3,008 metres (9,869 ft) |
| Lowest point | Arabian Sea sea level |
| Natural resources | petroleum, copper, asbestos, Limited marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas |
| Natural hazards | Large sandstorms in interior in summer; large floods after rains; tropical cyclones |
| Environmental issues | Soil salinity rising; oil spills; very limited fresh water resources |
| Exclusive economic zone | 533,180 km2 (205,862 mi2) |
Oman is a country on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, situated in West Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The coast of Oman was an important part in the Omani empire and sultanate.