Ethnic groups, peoples, and languages.

Arabs make up 40 percent of the population, Pakistanis 18 percent, Indians 18 percent, Iranian 10 percent, and others 14 percent.

Effects of Islam

Ninety five percent of the population is Sunni Muslim, including, the ruling family.

Gained independence in 1971 after joining other countries in their attempt to become independent, which eventually was granted to them.

Independence

Colonialism

Was colonized by Britain since world war 1, until 1971.