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Camel Race, Saudi Arabia |
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| In many countries, camels are beasts of burden because of their endurance and strength. In Saudi Arabia, camels are used in caravans crossing the desert for the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and in agriculture. Pictured here, Saudis race camels for sport. | ||||||
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