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Bahrain Bahrain grows
dates, figs, tomatoes, lettuce, guavas, mangoes, bananas, okra, eggplants,
garlic, pumpkin and watermelon. The rest of the food is imported
from Cyprus, Greece, Australia, New Zeeland, India, Sri Lanka, the UK, and
the states. There is
really quite a lot of things to see here and sightseeing trips to
take. Here are just a few and the handicrafts the locals do The
Dhow Building -local boats
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Pottery Making
Photos Weaving
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See cloth being woven using imported cotton and silk from China and India.
You can find wonderful material here and take it to a tailor with just a
photo of what you would like made. He or she will take your
measurements and in a couple of days your garment will be ready. Basket
Making
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Making
Photos Doll
Making
Photos Traditional
Chests
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And More Photos
Here Old
Forts, Old Bahrai Homes, The Palace, The Tree of Life, The Souq, Camel
Rides, Horse and Camel Racing, Boat trip to Hawar Islands, Clubs, Shopping
trips - and many more sightseeing trips
Flora
More than 200 species of flora have been identified
Birds
There are 26 avian species breed on the island, but more than 265 species
of migrant birds have been recorded as Bahrain lies on the spring and
autumn migration routes.
Mammals
Bahrain has 13 species of mammals. They include the Indian grey
mongoose, Ethiopian hedgehog, Indian house shrew, 2 species of bats,
Arabian sand gazelles, desert hares, lesser jerboas Reptiles
and amphibians
More than 25 species of reptile and amphibian are found in Bahrain.
Eight reptile species are found in gardens and plantations including three
snakes, but only one - the sand snake - is poisonous. Invertebrates
the total number of species is unknown. Eighteen species of moth and
butterfly have been identified and Arachnids and Orthoptera are well
represented. The most common arachnid is the jumping spider which
can leap considerable distances. There is also the aggressive camel
spider, and black widow. CLICK
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