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Matrah Cornice
Lights brighten twilight along the Corniche in Matrah, an important seaport in Musqat province. Oman is enjoying a modern renaissance, luring visitors with first-class hotels, views, and entertainment.
Photograph by Jose Fuste Raga, Corbis

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