Kingdom of Bahrain is located in the Middle East of the Asian Continent, with a population of 738,004, making it the 163rd
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Manama with a total population of 162,000. The country encompasses
665 square kilometers making it the 189th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Persian Gulf and Gulf of
Bahrain.
King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Heir Apparent Crown Prince Salman bin
Hamad, achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman al-
Khalifa is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Ministers Ali bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa,
Muhammad bin Mubarak al-Khalifa and Jawad al-Araidh achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds
that position at the pleasure of the king. Its form of government is a constitutional monarchy and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 14th of February 2002.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, English, Farsi and Urdu. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Christian and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 3 FM and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal ad Dukhan, its highest point at 122 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Gulf of Bahrain and the Persian Gulf, which measure 161 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum processing and refining,
aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing and tourism. Its official currency is
Bahraini Dinar.
Here’s something you may not know about Bahrain. In 1782, the Al Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians and have
ruled it ever since.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Manama with a total population of 162,000. The country encompasses
665 square kilometers making it the 189th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Persian Gulf and Gulf of
Bahrain.
King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Heir Apparent Crown Prince Salman bin
Hamad, achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman al-
Khalifa is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Ministers Ali bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa,
Muhammad bin Mubarak al-Khalifa and Jawad al-Araidh achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds
that position at the pleasure of the king. Its form of government is a constitutional monarchy and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 14th of February 2002.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, English, Farsi and Urdu. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Christian and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 3 FM and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal ad Dukhan, its highest point at 122 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Gulf of Bahrain and the Persian Gulf, which measure 161 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum processing and refining,
aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing and tourism. Its official currency is
Bahraini Dinar.
Here’s something you may not know about Bahrain. In 1782, the Al Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians and have
ruled it ever since.
| Jabal ad Dukham- Bahrain's highest point |
| Muharraq Island on the Persian Gulf- Bahrain's lowest point |
Bahrain is a small groups of islands just off the coast of Saudi Arabia and, like most Middle Eastern
countries, it produces oil. If you're planing on visiting Bahrain, I recommend that you see Muharraq and
Umm Na'san Islands, taste some Salad, tour Manama and, if you have time, the rest of Bahrain.
countries, it produces oil. If you're planing on visiting Bahrain, I recommend that you see Muharraq and
Umm Na'san Islands, taste some Salad, tour Manama and, if you have time, the rest of Bahrain.
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3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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BAHRAIN
Updated 01/04/11
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.2% (2001 est.)
less then 600
less then 200
less then 600
less then 200
| Manama- Bahrain's capital and largest city |
| Arab fort in Isa |
| King Faud Causeway across the Gulf of Bahrain connects Saudi Arabia to Bahrain |
| Sunset on the Gulf of Bahrain |
| Tradtional Bahraini dress |
| Tradtional Bahraini Salad made of crisp lettuce and garden vegetables |
| Beach on the Persian Gulf |
| Tugboat on a Gulf of Bahrain beach |
| Resort hotel on Hawar Island- Bahrain's southernmost point |
| Umm Na'san Island- Bahrain's westernmost island |
| World Trade Center under construction in Manama |
| Bahrain International Airport at Jazirat al Muharraq- Bahrain's northernmost point |
| Sunrise at Budiyah Beach on Bahrain's Persian Gulf coast |
| Ancient Bahraini burial mounds |
| Causeway on the border with Saudi Arabia- Bahrain's westernmost point |
| Construction on Durrat al Bahrain off the coast of R'as al Barr- Bahrain's southernmost mainland point |
| Dhow and donkey off Bahrain's Persian Gulf coast at Barbar |
| Fisherman at Askar on the Gulf of Bahrain |
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