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Bahrain

Capital: Manama

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The Kingdom of Bahrain, or Bahrain(formerly spelled Bahrein, is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf or the Arabian Gulf as the Arabs call it. The strategic King Fahd Causeway (officially opened on November 25, 1986) links Bahrain with its big neighbour Saudi Arabia.
The 45 kilometer Qatar–Bahrain Friendship Bridge, currently being planned, will connect Bahrain to Qatar as the longest fixed link in the world.

Bahrain was captured by the Al Khalifa family in 1782 from the Persians. During the 19th century the Al Khalifa family signed a series of treaties with the UK under which Bahrain was made a British protectorate. The archipelago gained its independence in 1971. When Bahrain discovered oil in 1931, it changed the fortunes of the country.

Since the coming of Bahrain's first independent ruler, Sheikh Isa al-Khalifa, to power in 1999, new economic and political reforms are being pushed in a vigorous way. The country has gone ahead in improving relations with western countries. Its ports and airfields were used by British and US military forces during two Iraq wars and the 2002 Afghan war.

Travel overview
A cosmopolitan travel and trade destination, Bahrain is home to many sites of interest. Manama, the capital city, is a fascinating travel destination in the country which is the best place to explore the different parts of the country. Manama boasts many extensive and gorgeous malls including Seef Mall, Dana Mall and the Bahrain Mall. You will have an axciting time while visiting the ancient sites of Dilmun civilization, including thousands of Burial Mounds, traditional Arab architecture, such as the Qalat Al Bahrain castle (a UNESCO Heritage site), and the Bahrain National Museum are worth exploring.

Formula One racing at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which first took place on April 4, 2004, have made Bahrain a popular tourist destination. Bahrain attracts tourists from across the world. Michael Jackson is also enchanted by Bahrain’s attractions.

Capital: Manama
Location: Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia
Climate: arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Total Population: 708,573
Population Growth Rate: 1.392%
Sex Ratio: 1.255 male(s)/female
Literacy: 89.1%
Ethnic Groups: Bahraini , non-Bahraini
Irrigated land: 40 sq km
Languages: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu
Time Zone: UTC+3
Currency: Bahraini dinar

Type of govt.: constitutional hereditary monarchy
Head of Govt.: Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa
Major Political Parties: political parties prohibited but political societies were legalized per a July 2005 law

Participation in International Organizations: ABEDA, AFESD, AMF, FAO, G-77, GCC, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDB, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ISO, ITU, ITUC, LAS, MIGA, NAM, OAPEC, OIC, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO

Major Agricultural Products: fruit, vegetables; poultry, dairy products; shrimp, fish
Natural Resources & Minerals: oil, associated and nonassociated natural gas, fish, pearls
Industry & Transportpetroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing, tourism
Airports: 3

Roadways:
3,498 km

Major Trade Partners: Saudi Arabia, US , UAE, Saudi Arabia , Japan, Germany, UK,
Exports: $12.62 billion
Imports: $9.036 billion

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