Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said and Oman national flags
Oman enjoys a 2-day national holiday in November every year, celebrating the country’s history, its independence from Portuguese rule in 1650, and the birthday of the current Sultan, Qaboos Bin Said Al Said.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 26 January 2019
Posted as part of Photo a Week: contrasting colours
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Love how other countries use bunting.
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Bright flags, bright sky!
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The Portuguese were such a powerhouse in the 17th/18th century!
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They were indeed. I haven’t read about that part of Oman history, but their previous presence was visible, especially in the forts dotted around the country
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