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Which among the following is known as the island of pearls?

Bahrain has been historically known as the 'Island of Pearls' due to its thriving pearl diving industry that dates back thousands of years. Before the discovery of oil in the 1930s, pearl fishing was Bahrain's economic backbone, with pearls from the Arabian Gulf being prized worldwide. The country's Arabic name 'Bahrain' itself means 'two seas,' referring to the sweet water springs beneath the salty sea.