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Asia

Oman

Ratio: 1:2 Adopted: April 25, 1995 Usage: National and Civil

The emblem White is for
of the ruling the Imam of
dynasty Oman and for
peace
The red field
is common in
the flags of the
Gulf states

Green represents the
mountains and fertility

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From the mid-19th century, Oman was a British
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Until 1970, Oman used the plain THE SYMBOLISM OF THE COLORS
red banner of the indigenous people, White has been associated
the Kharijite Muslims. In 1970, the historically with the Imam, the
Sultan introduced a complete new set religious leader of Oman and at times
of national flags. Bands of green and the political rival to the ruling
white were added to the fly, and the Sultan. It also symbolizes peace.
national emblem, the badge of the Green is traditionally associated with
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Abusaidi Dynasty, was placed in the the Jebel al Akhdar or “Green
canton. This depicts crossed swords Mountains,” which lie toward the
surmounted by a gambia, a traditional north of the country. Red is a
curved dagger. common color in Gulf state flags.
THE NATIONAL EMBLEM
An ornate horse-bit
links the weapons
The national emblem is
said to date back to the
middle of the 18th century A curved dagger is
fastened over a pair
of crossed swords

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