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Camel train
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<p>A camel train, caravan, or camel string is a series of <a href="/facts/Camel/UGvEayFf">camels</a> carrying passengers and goods on a regular or semi-regular service between points. Despite rarely travelling faster than human walking speed, for centuries camels' ability to withstand harsh conditions made them ideal for communication and trade in the desert areas of <a href="/facts/North_Africa/ItxQAfs7">North Africa</a> and the <a href="/facts/Arabian_Peninsula/x1fDka2b">Arabian Peninsula</a>. Camel trains were also used sparingly elsewhere around the globe. Since the early 20th century they have been largely replaced by motorized vehicles or air traffic. </p>