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Oman .om

Flag of Oman
CapitalMuscat
Pop 20265,343,630
Area309,500 km²
Density17/km²
RegionWestern Asia
CurrencyOmani Rial
Head of Country
Haitham bin Tarik Al Said (since 2020)

Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Oman (Arabic: علم عُمان) consists of two horizontal stripes of upper white and lower green, separated by a red horizontal "T" shape in the centre that contains the national emblem of Oman (crossed swords over a khanjar, a traditional curved dagger). == Design == === Construction === === Symbolism === White has been associated historically with the Imam, the religious leader of Oman, and at times the political rival to the ruling Sultan.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red Green White

Red, Green, White

Flag History

  1. 1970
    Until 1970, Oman used the plain red banner of the indigenous people.
  2. Present
    Current flag of Oman
    Current national flag.

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