What continent is Oman in?

Oman is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Oman?

Oman has a population of roughly 4,829,483 people, across a land area of 309,500 km².

What language is spoken in Oman?

The main language of Oman is Arabic.

Which countries border Oman?

Oman shares a land border with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Oman

Sultanate of Oman

Oman is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Muscat, home to roughly 4,829,483 people across 309,500 km² of land.

Where is Oman?

Oman is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Muscat
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Western Asia
Population: 4,829,483
Land area: 309,500 km²
ISO codes: OM / OMN
Languages: Arabic
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Omani rial (OMR)
Calling code: +968
Internet domain: .om

How Oman compares

Oman ranks 122nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 71st by land area — roughly 0.06% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 36th of 46 by population and 21st by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Oman: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Oman flag breaks down as 51.2% red, 24.7% green and 24.1% white.

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Did you know?

Oman's Wahiba Sands and rugged wadis showcase the Arabian Peninsula's dramatic desert geology.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat features one of the world's largest handmade Persian carpets.
Frankincense trees in Dhofar supplied temples and royal courts across the ancient world.
Oman was historically a maritime power with trading outposts reaching East Africa and Zanzibar.
Mutrah Souq in Muscat sells silver jewelry, frankincense, and curved khanjar daggers in a labyrinthine covered market.

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Oman: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Oman?: The capital of Oman is Muscat.
What continent is Oman in?: Oman is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.
What is the population of Oman?: Oman has a population of roughly 4,829,483 people, across a land area of 309,500 km².
What language is spoken in Oman?: The main language of Oman is Arabic.
Which countries border Oman?: Oman shares a land border with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Practice with geography games

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