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Oman: Where geography is the story

By Bijan Hosseini, CNN

Published 12:21 PM EDT, Tue September 2, 2025

Oman: Where geography is the story

To mark his 100th country, Richard Quest journeys through Oman — from the bustling alleys of Mutrah Souk to the rose-covered peaks of Jebel Akhdar, the turquoise waters of Daymaniyat, and the vast cave of Majlis al Jinn.

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