Flag of Oman

What the flag looks like

A vertical red band at the hoist and a horizontal red band across the middle, with white above and green below on the fly side; the white national emblem of a khanjar dagger over two crossed swords sits in the upper hoist.

What it means

White represents peace and prosperity, red the battles against invaders, and green the fertility of the land; the khanjar and swords are traditional symbols of the nation.

How to remember it

Oman has a red band like a sideways "T" splitting white from green, with a curved khanjar dagger and crossed swords in the top-left corner.

Fun facts

• Before 1970 Oman used a plain red flag.
• The khanjar dagger also appears on Omani banknotes and is still worn on formal occasions.

Oman at a glance

Capital

Muscat

Region

Western Asia

Population

5.3 million

Area

309,500 km²

Languages

Arabic

Currency

Omani rial (ر.ع.)

Flag adopted

1995