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About Oman
INTRODUCTION
1. Political situation
2. Economy
3. Health
4. Education
a. Universities
5. Demographics
6. Religions
7. Peoples
8. Languages
9. History
10. Cities and Towns

Religions
Figures in 1000.
Islam
1,600 59,0%
Ibadi
1,100 41.0%
Sunnis
380 14.0%
Shi'i
120 4.5%
Twelver
60 2.2%
Zaydi
60 2.2%
Hinduism
680 25.0%
Christianity
420 16.0%
Protestants
420 16.0%
Baha'i
9 0.3%

The population of Oman are Arabs. Islam is the dominating religion, and as the only Muslim country in the world Oman has the Ibadi (a branch often called Khariji) as the largest group.
The Hindus and Christians are in most cases immigrant workers, principally from countries like India, Pakistan and Western countries.

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