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 Kuwait From a nation of pearl divers and spice
merchants to one of the worlds' largest oil exporters, Kuwait has undergone
many exciting transformations. Kuwaiti society is truly a cosmopolitan and
modern and yet it remains true to its heritage and traditions. From the warm
waters of the gulf to the mysteries of the desert, and from the traditional
Arabian markets to opulent shopping malls, Kuwait is a dynamic and diverse
country. With so much to offer and more left to discover.
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 Qatar Is a small peninsula in the Arabian Gulf but
offers interesting things to the visitors. Doha, the capital is a nice town
with good beaches nearby and lively markets. Khor Al Udeid, or the Inland Sea,
in the extreme south-east of the country is of great natural beauty. This is a
large area of natural sand dunes, surrounding a calm inlet of the Gulf. The
dunes are quite stunning - tall, shapely sand masses formed by the prevailing
winds and subject to radical overnight changes of shape. There are several
forts Qatar, giving a glimpse into the past history of the country.
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 Bahrain This kingdom of golden
islands in the Arabian Gulf draws many for its wealth of history and ancient
wonder; Tourists come to experience a nation which is modern yet comfortable in
its traditions, and offers an enchanting blend of east and west. The Kingdom is
linked to its big neighbor Saudi Arabia by a bridge and separated by a small
strait from Qatar. The main city and most important tourist destination are
without a doubt in Manama, the capital. All other sights can be visited from
there.
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  Oman The peaceful and tranquil Sultanate of Oman
occupies the south-east part of the Arabian peninsula facing on to the Indian
Ocean. This geographic location has long given the sultanate a natural
proclivity towards trading with the African continent, as well as serving as an
entry point for visitors to Arabia. The Sultanate has a long and proud
heritage, and is a land of great natural beauty on the southeast corner of the
Arabian Peninsula.
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 Syria Located on the eastern edge of the
Mediterranean Sea, Syria is a Middle Eastern Arab country with a long, rich
history. Stretching from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to beyond the
Euphrates River, Syria houses Roman ruins, Byzantine basilicas,
fortress-castles built by the Crusaders, and elegant Ottoman sites, which all
have made Syria a country of interest.
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 Jordan Set on the ancient crossroads between Arabia
and the Mediterranean Sea, Jordan is full of historic sites. Crusaders' forts
along old trade routes and ancient cities carved from stone will captivate
anyone in search of the past. And although the land might be ancient, Jordan's
cities offer the modern conveniences that help make your trip to the past a
little less demanding. When you tire of desert ardors, you can relax at a Dead
Sea spa or go scuba diving in the Red Sea.
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 Lebanon Is packed with history, archaeology, natural
beauty and a handsome population of fun-loving people whose hospitality and
warmth extends the length and breadth of the country. From its Mediterranean
coast to its snowcapped mountains and standing at the crossroads of three major
continents, Lebanon is like no other in the Middle East. The Lebanese coast
still proudly carries the names of its ancient Phoenician cities which, today,
are modern metropolises housing the majority of the country's almost four
million people.
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