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Capital of Oman: Muscat — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Oman is Muscat. Oman sits in Asia, has a population of 4,576,298, and uses the OMR. Official languages include Arabic.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Muscat
  • Continent: Asia
  • Population: ~4,576,298
  • Area: 309,500 km²
  • Population density: 14.8 people per km²
  • Official language: Arabic
  • Currency: OMR
  • ISO code: OM

How big is Oman?

By population, Oman ranks 126th in the world, holding roughly 0.06% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 70th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Oman has 14.8 people per square kilometre, which is about 4.0 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.

Within Asia, Oman is the 38th most populous country of 48.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Oman in population are Mauritania (4,736,139) and Panama (4,408,581).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Poland (312,696 km²) and Italy (301,340 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.

Oman uses the OMR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Oman

Muscat lies on the Gulf of Oman, and the Hajar Mountains rise up behind it. Remember 'M for Muscat, M for Mountains'. For the flag, look for the dagger and swords in the top left corner.

The flag of Oman: white, red and green

🇴🇲 The flag is three horizontal stripes of white, red and green, with a red vertical band on the left that holds the national emblem, a dagger (khanjar) over two crossed swords, in white. White stands for peace and prosperity, red for battles against foreign invaders, and green for the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains) and fertility.

Region and neighbours

Oman is a country on the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia, with long coasts on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It shares land borders with 3 countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Oman also has two small exclaves, Musandam and Madha, which are surrounded on land by the United Arab Emirates. Musandam looks out over the Strait of Hormuz.

Three facts about Oman

  1. Oman has been ruled by the same family, the Al Bu Said dynasty, since 1744.
  2. Bahla Fort, built between the 12th and 15th centuries, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. The Arabian oryx, the Arabian leopard and the Nubian ibex are among the wild animals native to Oman.

Sources: Wikipedia: Oman, Wikipedia: Flag of Oman, Wikipedia: Muscat, Wikipedia: Jebel Akhdar (Oman), CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Oman

Oman capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Oman 🇴🇲?

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    Muscat

  2. What is the capital of Kuwait 🇰🇼?

    • Doha
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    Kuwait City

  3. What is the capital of Palestine 🇵🇸?

    • Tehran
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    • Tokyo
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    Ramallah

  4. What is the capital of Lebanon 🇱🇧?

    • Beirut
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    Beirut

  5. What is the capital of Georgia 🇬🇪?

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    Tbilisi

Oman capital quiz tip

The capital of Oman is Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman coast.

Oman is also in the Middle East capitals quiz.

Oman in Asia

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Oman belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Oman.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Oman?

The capital of Oman is Muscat.

What is the population of Oman?

About 4,576,298, making it the 126th most populous country in the world.

How big is Oman?

309,500 square kilometres, ranking 70th by land area, at a density of 14.8 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Oman use?

The OMR, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Oman flag?

The flag of Oman is three horizontal stripes of white, red and green, with a red vertical band on the left that holds the national emblem, a dagger (khanjar) over two crossed swords, in white. White stands for peace and prosperity, red for battles against foreign invaders, and green for the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains) and fertility.

Which countries border Oman?

Oman shares land borders with United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Oman also has two small exclaves, Musandam and Madha, which are surrounded on land by the United Arab Emirates. Musandam looks out over the Strait of Hormuz.

How can I remember the capital of Oman?

Muscat lies on the Gulf of Oman, and the Hajar Mountains rise up behind it. Remember 'M for Muscat, M for Mountains'. For the flag, look for the dagger and swords in the top left corner.

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