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About Bahrain
Situated in the Arabian Gulf off the
east coast of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain is a group of 33
islands and has a total area of 707 square kilometers. The state
takes its name from the largest island Bahrain, which is 586.5
square kilometers. It is linked by causeways to Muharraq island
(international airport) and Sitra island (industrial area and tank-farm).
There are numerous other tiny islands, but they are mainly
uninhabited and are best known for the variety of migrating birds,
which pass through in spring and autumn.
Known as the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain has a history of
more than 5,000 years of civilisation including Dilmun, Summerians,
Babylonians and Assyrians.
Fact Sheet
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The King
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His Majesty the King, Shaikh Hamad
bin Isa Al Khalifa |
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Capital |
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Manama |
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Land Area |
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711.9 square kilometers |
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Population |
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2001 estimates: Total - 650604 |
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Climate |
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Summer
: July-September, very hot and humid (Avg. 36°C)
Winter
: December to February, cool or mild with
occasional rain (10°C - 20°C)
Remaining months: March to May and October to November, warm
with occasional pleasant breezes (20°C - 30°C) |
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Time
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Three hours ahead of GMT (+3GMT) |
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Language |
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Arabic is the official language
although English is widely used for business purposes and is
usually understood |
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Religion
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Islam is practiced by 85% of
the population. However freedom of worship is permitted to
other faiths including Hinduism, Parseeism, Judaism, Buddhism
and Christianity |
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Currency
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Bahraini Dinar (BD), Constituted
of 1000 fils.
Fixed against the US dollar at 1US$ = BD0.3768 |
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Visa |
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Required by all except nationals
of GCC states. 72 hours or seven day visas are available at
the airport immigration desk and King Fahd Causeway. Visas are
available at all Bahrain Embassies and Consulates. Extensions
are available from Department of Immigration, Manama. |
Web links
Useful links about Bahrain are available
in following websites
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