National Symbols of Oman

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Country Information
3. Coat of arms
4. Flag map
5. Country motto
6. National animal
7. National flower
8. National bird
9. Rest of national symbols
10. State symbols
11. Neighbouring countries
12. Proverbs & sayings
13. Compare with other countries
14. Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 18, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in Western Asia situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. According to a recent global survey, Oman is the safest and friendliest country in the world for expats to live and work in. Muscat is Oman’s port capital and the most populated city in the country. Islam is the national religion and Arabic is the national language. The official currency is the Omani Riyal (OMR).

Said Bin Taimur is the national founder of Oman. Omanis celebrate the national day on the 18th of November which commemorates the independence from Portugal’s control; it’s also called Qaboo’s Birthday National Day as people celebrate the birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Various shows take place on this day including parades, camel races, fireworks, and much more!

Oman’s national flag consists of white, green, and red stripes that are the national colors including the country’s national emblem (Dagger and two swords). Oman’s national anthem is “As-Salam as-Solâni,” an ode dedicated to Qaboos bin Said, the former Sultan of Oman.

The sword dance is the national dance of Oman; it originated from historical sword fights between men. Men used swords to show their dominance in the past, later on, the sword dance evolved into a variant of ancient culture.

Shuwa is food that signifies a celebration. This slow-roasted lamb, which is considered Oman’s national dish, takes several days to prepare. The lamb is wrapped in banana leaves and baked in an underground pit for at least a day after marinating for 24 hours. Drinking coffee is an essential part of local culture, thus coffee is Oman’s national drink.

Dishdasha is a man’s national dress. It is a simple collarless and long-sleeved gown. Women wear a dress over trousers called Sirwal along with a headpiece called Lihaf.

The Arabia Oryx is the national animal while the Barbary Falcon is the national bird of Oman. Not to forget the fragrant Jasmine that has become the national flower of Oman!

Football is the most popular sport in Oman, consequently, it is Oman’s national sport.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Sultanate of Muscat and Oman
Official name(s)	Sultanate of Oman
Alternative name(s)	Sultanate of Oman (official, English)
Regional location	Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and UAE
Country name etymology	The city or region is typically etymologized in Arabic from aamen or amoun ("settled" people, as opposed to the bedouin)
Climate	Dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south
Terrain	Central desert plain, rugged mountains in the north and south
Population	5,106,626
National Day	18 Nov 1940
Language(s)	Arabic
Religion	Islam
Country code	+968
Literacy rate	96.1%
Currency	Omani Riyal
Capital city	Muscat
ISO	OMN
Domain(TLD)	.om
Ethnicity	Balochis, Lurs, Swahilis, Hindus, and Mehri
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Omani
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	309,500 km² (119,500 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+4 (GST)
Average elevation	310 m (1,017 ft)
Coastline	2,092 km
Mains electricity	240 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Oman

Motto of Oman

No official motto

National animal of Oman

The National animal of Oman is Arabia Oryx

National flower of Oman

The National flower of Oman is Jasmine. Botanical name is Jasminum.

National bird of Oman

The National bird of Oman is Barbary falcon

Rest of the National symbols of Oman 👇

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  Founder
  Said bin Taimur
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  National dish
  Shuwa
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  National dance
  Sword dance
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  National dress
  Dishdasha
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  National monument
  Nizwa Fort
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
• 
  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Coffee
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  National colors
  Red, white, and green
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  National sports
  Football
• 
  National tree
  Not Declared
• 
  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
• 
  National archives
  National Records and Archives Authority
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  National museum
  National Museum of Oman
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  Central Bank
  Central Bank of Oman (CBO)
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  Highest peak
  Jebel Shams
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  National football team
  OMA
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  Tourism slogan
  Beauty Has An Address
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  Emoji flag
  ????????
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  National airline
  Oman Air
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  National instrument
  Tamboura
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  National hero
  Sultan Qaboos
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  Prime Minister
  Haitham bin Tarik
• 
  Olympics Committee
  Oman Olympic Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Oman
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  Army
  Royal Army of Oman
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  Navy
  Royal Navy of Oman
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  Air Force
  Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO)
• 
  Mythical Creature
  Jinn

Neighbouring countries of Oman

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  Yemen
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  United Arab Emirates
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  Saudi Arabia

Omani Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

You have taken away (the beauty of) your kindness by your tongue (unkind words).

If the speaker is mad, the hearer should be wise.

If fortune does not obey you, follow it so that you may become its companion.

If you lose the meat, drink the gravy.

Add trouble to trouble, it will either grow or go.

It is better to cut off a tree which does not shade its own rootlets.

Buy silver and cover (it) with gold.

Compare Oman with other countries

Compare Oman with its neighbours

• Vs. Yemen
• Vs. United Arab Emirates
• Vs. Saudi Arabia

Country location

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