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Manama
Capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain and one of the oldest continuously settled sites in the Gulf, a historic pearling port.
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Notable Arab, Islamic, and world cities
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Kuwait City
Capital of Kuwait, founded in the early 18th century as a trading port by the Bani Utub tribes on the Arabian Gulf.
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Abu Dhabi
Capital of the United Arab Emirates, an island city transformed from a fresh-water well discovery into a global metropolis.
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Sharjah
The Cultural Capital of the Arab World, home to more than twenty museums packed into a compact city.
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Medina
Islam's second holiest city, and the resting place of the Prophet Muhammad within the Prophet's Mosque.
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Jeddah
The «Bride of the Red Sea» and the historic sea gateway for pilgrims heading to Mecca for over 1,300 years.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina's capital and the birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires is a grand city on the Río de la Plata famed for its elegant European architec
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Seoul
South Korea's capital and its economic and technological hub, Seoul sits along the Han River, blending centuries-old Joseon-era royal palace
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Cape Town
South Africa's oldest city and the country's legislative capital, Cape Town lies at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, combining stunnin
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Zanzibar City
The capital of the Zanzibar archipelago off Tanzania's coast, the historic Spice Island city blended Arab, Persian, Indian, African, and Eur
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Fez
One of Morocco's four historic imperial capitals, Fez is home to the world's largest car-free urban area and the oldest continuously operati
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Muscat
The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat is a historic port on the Gulf of Oman that has preserved its traditional whitewashed architect