Warm sunny days and cool evenings from October to mid-May. Chilly
evenings in January and February. Hot weather from May with temperatures
as high as 47degree Celsius in July and August. High humidity
is a standard feature, but almost all establishments are air-conditioned.
General
Statistics
Population (1997): 22,62,309 (includes 15,46, 547 foreign nationals).
Growth: 1.79% Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, Urdu, English
and Hindi. Religions: Muslim (96%), Christian, Hindu and others
(4%). Literacy: People above 15 can read and write. Life expectancy:
Male-73.18 Female-76.17. Infant mortality rate: 6.9 deaths per
1,000 births.