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Oman quiz
Oman appears in 6 quizzes: flag, 5 Explorer photos, capital, the Asia map and outline. Yemen is a wrong choice twice, for the flag and for the outline.
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8 questions about Oman only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Oman at a glance
| Capital | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE |
| Population | 4 million (2025 estimate), 128th of 196 |
| Area | 309,500 km², 68th of 196 |
| People per km² | 13 |
| Land borders | Saudi Arabia (658 km), United Arab Emirates (609 km), Yemen (294 km) |
| Coastline | 2,092 km |
| Highest point | Jabal Shams, 3,004 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | Omani rial |
| Flag colours | white, red and green |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +968 |
| Terrain | Central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south |
| Climate | Dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south |
| Where the name comes from | The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may date back at least 2,000 years, with an "Omana" mentioned by Pliny the Elder (1st century A.D.) and an "Omanon" by Ptolemy (2nd century A.D.); it is said to derive from Oman ben Ibrahim al Khalil (Oman ben Kahtan), who founded the state |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Saudi Arabia shares the longest border with Oman (658 km) and Yemen the shortest (294 km); there are also 2,092 km of coast. Oman is 68th in the world by area but 128th by population, so there are only 13 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
5 in Explorer
A vast mud-brick fort and oasis town at the foot of the Hajar mountains.
Photo: Francisco Anzola / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The frankincense trees and caravan ports of Oman's Dhofar coast.
Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Mountain of the Sun', Oman's highest peak, above the Grand Canyon of Arabia.
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Muscat's great mosque, with a 50-metre dome and one of the world's largest carpets.
Photo: Mostafameraji / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The ruins of a medieval trading port visited by Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta.
Photo: Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The city of Muscat serves as the capital of which country? | Oman |
| Muscat lies on the Gulf of Oman and is the capital of which country? | Oman |
Oman, question by question
The United Arab Emirates is a wrong choice for Muscat and again for Oman's outline. Yemen, Bahrain and Qatar sit beside Oman in the flag round. For the outline, the other choices are Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Yemen is on both lists.
Explorer pins 5 photos in Oman; Land of Frankincense and Jebel Shams are marked hard.
Every Oman question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
Which continent is Oman in?
Oman is in Asia.
What is the population of Oman?
About 4 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Oman?
Oman borders Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
What is the highest point in Oman?
Jabal Shams, at 3,004 m.
What is the official language of Oman?
Arabic.