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Flag of Oman

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Quick Facts

Capital
Muscat
Flag adopted
1995
Population
5,343,630
Area
309,500 kmΒ²
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Omani rial (Ψ±.ΨΉ.) β€” OMR
Demonym
Omani
Government
absolute monarchy
Subregion
Western Asia
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+04:00
Independence
1650

Religions

  • Muslim 85.9%
  • Christian 6.4%
  • Hindu 5.7%
  • Other 2%

About This Flag

The flag of Oman features three horizontal bands of white on top, red in the center, and green on the bottom, with a broader vertical red band on the hoist side bearing the national emblem in white at its top. The emblem consists of two crossed swords overlaid with a khanjar (curved dagger) in its sheath, a traditional symbol of Omani heritage.

White represents peace and the Imam (the religious leader), green symbolizes fertility and the Green Mountains (Jebel Akhdar), and red is the traditional color of the Omani people. The current design was adopted on April 25, 1995, with minor modifications to the proportions, though the basic design dates to 1970.

What the colors & design mean

White represents peace and the religious leadership (Imamate). Red is the traditional color of the Omani people and represents the battles fought against foreign invaders. Green symbolizes fertility, agriculture, and the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains). The khanjar and crossed swords emblem represents Omani heritage and defense.

red white green

Pattern: Vertical Stripes

Bordering countries (3)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Saudi Arabia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ Yemen

Fun Facts

  • The khanjar (curved dagger) is such an important cultural symbol in Oman that it appears not only on the flag but also on the Omani rial (currency) and the national airline's logo.
  • Oman has one of the oldest continuously independent states in the Arab world, and the Al Said dynasty has ruled since 1744.
  • In the 19th century, the Omani Empire controlled territories stretching from Balochistan (Pakistan) to Zanzibar (Tanzania), making it one of the most powerful states in the Indian Ocean.
  • Oman's flag is the only national flag in the world to prominently feature a traditional dagger as its central emblem.

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