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Before the discovery of oil, which natural luxury export was the backbone of Bahrain's economy?

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Correct answer: Pearls

Before oil was discovered in 1932, Bahrain's economy relied almost entirely on harvesting natural pearls from the Gulf. Bahraini pearls were prized worldwide for their exceptional luster. Today, importing cultured pearls is strictly banned in Bahrain to protect the natural pearling heritage. Photo: Zairon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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