Flag Description Three horizontal bands of white, red, and green of equal width with a broad, vertical, red band on the hoist side; the national emblem (a khanjar dagger in its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords in scabbards) in white is centered near the top of the vertical band.Currency Omani rial. Astronomy Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Middle east, bordering the arabian sea, gulf of oman, and persian gulf, between yemen and uae. Climate Dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (may to september) in far south. Terrain Central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Arabian Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Jabal Shams 2,980 m. |