Flag of Oman

🎨 What the flag means

Oman's flag has white and green stripes joined by a red band shaped like a sideways T. White stands for peace, green for the Green Mountains (Jebel Akhdar) and a fertile land, and red comes from Oman's older all-red flag. In the corner is the national emblem: a traditional curved dagger called a khanjar over two crossed swords.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

5.1 million (2026)

🏙️ Capital

Muscat1.4 million people (2019)

🗣️ Main language

Arabic

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Frankincense, a sweet-smelling tree resin, grows in the hills of southern Oman and has been traded for centuries.
2. Oman has many wadis, dry river valleys that can suddenly fill with water when it rains.
3. Rare animals like the Arabian oryx, the Arabian leopard and green sea turtles are protected by law in Oman.