MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been named among the world's 18 most beautiful countries by Veranda, a US-based design and lifestyle magazine.
The list published by Hearst Magazines Division of Hearst Communications, was compiled through a travel survey that aimed to narrow down the most breathtaking places on earth from among the 193 vastly different nations.
Maldives topped the list, followed by Costa Rica, Tanzania, US, Peru, Japan, Iceland, Kenya, Thailand, Namibia, Greece, New Zealand, Chile, Italy, Vietnam, Switzerland, Canada, and Oman.
Veranda praised each country for their unique and stunning offerings, from intriguing architecture and colorful landscapes to complex histories and centuries-old traditions.
The magazine highlighted Oman's blend of traditional and contemporary culture, particularly in the coastal city of Muscat, which is home to the renowned Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and a rising food scene reinterpreting traditional Omani cuisine.
Veranda also highlighted the natural beauty of Oman's mountains, such as Jabal Akhdar, and the people who make the country stand out.
It also mentions Oman as a marvellous place from towering mountains and sandy coastlines to striking city centres.
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