MUSCAT: Oman has been ranked one among the 40 most beautiful countries in the world, according to a report by Condé Nast Traveller. 

Oman was picked based on the survey by World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitivness Report, which ranks the countries based on various factors, from safety to life expectancy and natural resources. It also takes into consideration details like total animal species, number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and “attractiveness of natural assets.” 

In it’s report, CN Traveller wrote: “This tranquil country on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula is nothing like what you’d expect. Although Oman does have sand (yes, a lot of it), it is mountainous, coastal, and even pastoral depending on where you visit. Former editor-at-large Hanya Yanagihara recommends establishing base in Muscat, then venturing a few hours out towards the Jabal Akhdar mountains, which are covered with dusty green olive trees and refreshingly brisk air. Another visceral treat? The area’s rose bushes and apricot trees, a dizzyingly rich addition to any hiking trip.”

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