The Sultanate of OMAN is a member of the Arab League, an organization of 22 Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa. OMAN is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and has a population of over 4 million people. The country is ruled by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who has been in power since 1970. OMAN is known for its rich cultural heritage and its strategic location at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.