Oman is an Arab country located in Southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, and shares a border with Iran. Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman, with a population of over 700,000 people. It has historically served as an important trading port. Jabal Akhdar is a mountain range in northern Oman that includes the country's highest point. It receives enough rainfall to support agriculture, and is known for crops like pomegranates and apricots.