The Omani Flag

The Omani flag was approved by Royal Decree on 17th of December 1970. It is rectangular in shape and comprises two crossed swords with an Omani khanjar (dagger) superimposed upon them. The flag is in three colours: white to symbolise peace and prosperity, red for the battles fought by the Omani people to expel foreign invaders during their long history, and green to represent the country's fertility and agriculture. The swords and Khanjar (dagger) have been used as the country's emblem since the middle of the eighteenth century.

The National Anthem of the sultanate of Oman

"O lord , protect for us His Majesty the Sultan

And the people in our land, With honour and peace. May his leadership be glorious. For him we shall lay down our lives.

O Oman, since the time of the Prophet

We are a loyal people amongst the noblest Arabs.

Rejoice - Qaboos has come.

May Heaven bless him.

Be joyful and commend him to the protection of our prayers."