Oman
Asia · Western Asia
- Capital
- Muscat
Famous for
- Animal Arabian oryx
- Food Shuwa
- Festival Khareef Festival
- Landmark Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Each summer, the Khareef monsoon turns southern Oman's normally dry mountains lush green.
Capital: Muscat
Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque holds a single hand-knotted carpet covering about 4,200 m².
Flag
Oman's flag was plain red until 1970, when white and green bands were added.
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