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| Location |
Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and UAE |
| Grography |
strategic location on Musandam Peninsula adjacent to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil |
| Coordinates |
21 00 N, 57 00 E |
| Area |
total: 212,460 sq km land: 212,460 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Terrain |
central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south |
| Natural Hazards |
summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
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