Oman: flag, capital and facts

Oman is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Muscat. It covers about 309,500 km² (119,499 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Oman at a glance

Official name: Sultanate of Oman
Capital: Muscat
Region: Western Asia (Asia)
Area: 309,500 km² (119,499 sq mi)
Official language: Arabic
Currency: Omani rial (ر.ع.)
People: Omani
Calling code: +968
Internet domain: .om
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Oman is Muscat.

Oman is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Oman uses the Omani rial (ر.ع.).

The official language of Oman is Arabic.

Oman borders Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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