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Location:
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
Population:
744,483 (July 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%
Religions:
Muslim 95%
Languages:
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Area:
total: 11,437 sq km
land: 11,437 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Natural resources:
petroleum, natural gas, fish
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