Capital of Oman: Muscat
The capital of Oman is Muscat. Oman sits in Asia, has a population of 4,576,298, and uses the OMR. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Muscat
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~4,576,298
- Area: 309,500 km²
- Population density: 14.8 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: OMR
- ISO code: OM
How big is Oman?
By population, Oman ranks 126th in the world, holding roughly 0.06% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 70th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Oman has 14.8 people per square kilometre, which is about 4.0 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Oman is the 38th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Oman in population are Mauritania (4,736,139) and Panama (4,408,581).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Poland (312,696 km²) and Italy (301,340 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Oman uses the OMR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Oman in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Oman belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Oman and a page on the flag of Oman.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
What is the population of Oman?
About 4,576,298, making it the 126th most populous country in the world.
How big is Oman?
309,500 square kilometres, ranking 70th by land area, at a density of 14.8 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Oman use?
The OMR, which no other country uses.