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The economic activities of the Sahara Desert-Until the discovery of petroleum, the economy of the Sahara Desert was very limited. People led a nomadic life migrating from one place to another in search of food and water. Pastoralism was the main occupation of these migratory people; however, cases of growing date palm and millet in some areas were also noticed. Long distance trade was carried out on camel caravans. Migratory pastoralism is still practised here by the existing nomads called Bedouins and Tauregs. The economy of the Tauregs rests upon animal husband dray they used to earn money from the export of salt, now they keep sheep, goats and a few cattle, their most valued animal is the camel. The discovery of oil in Algeria, Libya and Egypt has transformed the lives of the people as well as the landscape. Minerals such as uranium, iron and manganese are mined here. Super highways are being constructed across the desert and modern means of transport used. The desert has become an attractive tourist destination and Tauregs have become tour guides and finding jobs is oil and gas exploration?changing their lives tremendously.
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