The Mediterranean Sea, a sea of myth and legend, is the largest inland sea. It is south of Europe, north of Africa, and west of Asia. Ancient civilizations flourished around the Mediterranean Sea. Later, the Mediterranean linked Europe, Africa and Asia as a major water highway for trade by merchants.
After the building of the Suez Canal in it became, yet again, a major link between Europe and the Far East. The port of Aghios Nikolaos is a picturesque village spread around Mirabello Bay. This charming small town has developed into a popular holiday resort thanks to its beautiful beaches and its convenience as a center from which to explore eastern Crete.
The port city of Ajaccio on Corsicas southwest coast is the birthplace of Napoleaon Bonaparte. Stroll the pastel-painted town and appreciate its collections of Napoleonia at Maison Bonaparte and the Musee Fesch. Outside town, enjoy the islands Mediterranean vistas from a mountain walking trail. Al Manamah is the capital of Bahrain it is considered an oasis from the surrounding desert landscape. Al-Khums has a diverse economy, mainly dealing with processing and manufacture.
Among the main products are cement, processed tuna, esparto grass, soap and olive oil. It is also the market centre for agricultural products like dates and olives. Tourism is of some importance, with the famous Roman city of Leptis Magna is 3 km east. Al-Khums is excellently connected with other urban centres, being on the coastal highway that connects Tripoli with Benghazi and Cairo in Egypt.
Tripoli is km west. Al-Khums has a few of its Ottoman and Italian buildings left. Along the eastern part of the city, there is a popular beach. Founded by its namesake, Alexander the Great in B. Today the city has a distinctly Mediterranean feel, perhaps a remainder of its ancient Roman connection. The charming seaside promenade, colonial buildings and wide avenues make it an exotic, romantic destination.
