Oman
Sultanate of Oman
Asia · Western Asia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Qaboos bin Said
leader
He is widely known for modernizing Oman during his long reign as sultan.
Local Delicacy
Shuwa
This festive Omani dish features marinated meat slow-cooked for many hours.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Jebel Shams
Oman's highest mountain is famous for its grand canyon-like scenery.
Agriculture & Produce
Date palms dominate Oman’s traditional agriculture and dates are its most important crop by far.
Dates are Oman’s iconic fruit and the country is heavily planted with date palms across oasis farms.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The oud is a leading melodic instrument in Omani traditional and broader Arab music.
This large double-headed drum is one of Oman’s most iconic instruments in traditional ensembles.
The kassir is a small hand drum commonly paired with the rahmani in Omani rhythmic music.
This reed wind instrument is used in festive and ceremonial music across Oman.
The qanun appears in Omani art music and connects the country to the wider Arab musical tradition.