Flag of Oman

    Flag of Oman
    Three horizontal stripes of white, red and green, with a vertical red band on the hoist, bearing the national emblem of Oman.
    Country
    Oman
    Capital
    Muscat
    Continent
    Asia
    Adopted
    1970
    Colours
    white, red, green

    What does the flag of Oman mean?

    White represents the religious leader, the Imam of Oman, and peace. Red is for the battles against foreign invaders. Green represents the fertile land of the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains).

    Colours and what they stand for

    • white

      Peace and prosperity

    • red

      The battles fought against foreign invaders

    • green

      The fertility of the land

    History

    The flag was adopted in 1970. The national emblem is a khanjar (dagger) and two crossed swords.

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