Flag of Oman (GIF)



The flag of Oman (Arabic: علم عُمان) consists of a vertical red stripe containing the national emblem of Oman at the hoist side and three horizontal stripes of white, red, and green. The flag's design is rich in symbolism. The white stripe at the top represents Oman's religious leader, peace, and prosperity. The red stripe, which is a common color used in Gulf state flags, symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices made for the country's independence. The green stripe at the bottom, traditionally associated with Jabal al Akhdar, or "Green Mountains," signifies the fertile land and the nation's agricultural heritage. Overall, the flag of Oman conveys a message of unity, peace, and national pride.

Proportion:1:2
Adopted:April 25, 1995 (slight adaptation from 1970)
Flag image:Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:🇴🇲

The emblem of Oman features a Khanjar, a traditional curved dagger, two crossed historical swords, and an ornamented waist belt that connects them. The Khanjar is a symbol of power and authority and is an integral part of Omani heritage and culture. The two crossed swords represent the nation's readiness to defend its sovereignty and maintain peace. The emblem as a whole embodies Oman's commitment to preserving its cultural identity, upholding its values, and safeguarding its independence and security.

The Oman flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.
Oman, officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Its capital is Muscat, and its population is about 5.223 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

The waving flag of Oman with its emblem (unofficial)
COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:Muscat
Other major cities:Seeb,
Salalah,
Bawshar
Official language:Arabic
Region:Western Asia
Ethnic groups:73% Omani Arab,
13% Indian,
7% Pakistani,
2% Egyptian,
5% other
Religions:85.9% Islam,
6.5% Christianity,
5.5% Hinduism,
2.1% Others
Nationality name:Omani
Area:309,500 km²
(119,500 sq mi)
Population:5.223 million (2021)
Country codes:OM, OMN (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:.om
Calling code:+968


Keywords: Flag and emblem of Oman (Arabic: علم وشعار عمان), GIF

References:
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Oman
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_emblem_of_Oman
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1 comment:


Conor
Seems like the Omani flag's been updated on Wikipedia.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Oman.svg
August 23, 2023 at 6:28 PM

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