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___ BahrainA virtual travel guide to Bahrain. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Bahrain's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this Middle East nation, e.g.: official web sites of Bahrain, addresses of Bahraini and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Bahrain. |
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Kingdom of Bahrain | Al Bahrayn |
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 Flag of Bahrain Background: Bahrain's small size and central location among Persian Gulf countries require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors. Facing declining oil reserves, Bahrain has turned to petroleum processing and refining and has transformed itself into an international banking center. The new amir, installed in 1999, has pushed economic and political reforms and has worked to improve relations with the Shi'a community. In February 2001, Bahraini voters approved a referendum on the National Action Charter - the centerpiece of the amir's political liberalization program. In February 2002, Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa proclaimed himself king. In October 2002, Bahrainis elected members of the lower house of Bahrain's reconstituted bicameral legislature, the National Assembly. In 2001, the  International
Court of Justice awarded the Hawar Islands, long disputed with Qatar, to Bahrain.
(Source: CIA - The World Factbook) other Gulf States: Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Bahrain is a member state of the League of Arab States |
 Official Name: Mamlakat al Bahrayn short form: Al Bahrayn int'l long form: Kingdom of Bahrain int'l short form: Bahrain ISO Country Code: bh Time: Local Time = UTC +3h Actual Time: Sat-Feb-11 21:25 Country Calling Code: +973 Capital City: Manama (pop. 148 000) Other Cities: Al Muharraq Government: Type: Constitutional hereditary monarchy. Independence: 15 August 1971 (from the UK). Geography: Location: an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf located off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. Area: 707 sq. km. ( 274 sq. mi.) Terrain: Low desert plain. Climate: Arid; mild, pleasant winters with maximum temperatures average 20-30C (68-86F); very hot and humid from May-September, with average highs ranging from 30-40 C (86-104 F). People: Nationality: Bahraini(s). Population: 670 000, including about 230 000 non-nationals. GNI per capita PPP: $ 19 748 (year) Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%. Religions: 98% Muslim (Shi'a 70%, Sunni 30%), small Christian, Jewish and Hindu communities. Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, and Urdu are also widely spoken. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: Oil, natural gas, fish, pearls. Agriculture products: Fruit, vegetables; poultry, dairy products; shrimp, fish. Industries: Petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, offshore banking, ship repairing; tourism. Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Bahrain in FiguresBahrain kaey statistical data. |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BahrainBahrainBahrain Government Homepage. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain Washington D.C. - USA ABahrain Embassies Abroad and Embassies accredited to Bahrain Llist of Bahrain Embassies abroad and foreign Diplomatic Missions accredited to Bahrain. Maps Map of BahrainPolitical Map of Bahrain.  Google
Earth Map BahrainSearchable map and satellite view of Bahrain. Google
Earth Map ManamaSearchable map and satellite view of Bahrain's capital city. Map of Northern Africa and the Middle EastPolitical Map of of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. Map of Western AsiaMap of South Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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Bahrain NewsBahrain News AgencyState run news agency. Al-Ayam Bahrain News (Arabic) Bahrain at Middle East News Online Bahrain related news. Bahrain Tribune Daily News. Gulf Daily News The voice of Bahrain. |
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Arts & CultureBahrain Arts SocietyNon-profit cultural organization shows some artworks made by Bahrain artists. Bahrain House of Photography Site has a gallery of Bahrain photos by Abdulla Alkhan. Time Out Bahrain Lifestyle magazine. |
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Business & EconomyMinistry of CommerceOfficial website of the ministry. Banks and Institutions Bahrain Monetary Agency BMA is the central bank and single regulator for the financial services industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait National Bank of Bahrain Bahrain Stock Exchange Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Official website of the chamber. Bahrain Convention & Exhibition Bureau Provides information about Bahrain as well as about trade fairs, exhibitions and events. Bahrain Promotion & Marketing Board Has some business information on Bahrain. Bahrain Yellow Pages Clickbahrain Bahrain Information Portal. Bahrain Products Economic Development Board A gateway to investment opportunities in Bahrain. Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) Bahrain National Gas Company Bahrain Yellow Pages _Transportation Airline Gulf Air The national airline of the kingdom. Bahrain International Airport Supports the economic development of Bahrain. |
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Destination Bahrain - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Bahrain: Arabic Coffee & Hospitality, the Souks, Siyadi House, Al-Khamis Mosque, Bahrain Fort, Barbar Temple, Bahrain Heritage Center, Bait Al Qur'an, Arad Fort, Shaikh Isa's House, Tree of Life, Riffa Fort., Oil Museum.Bahrain Tourism Discover Bahrain. Clickbahrain Bahrain Information Portal. Durrat Al Bahrain Bahrain's island cities. Hotels Hotels in Bahrain Find a Hotel in Bahrain. |
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EducationArabian Gulf UniversityThe University for the Arabian Gulf region. Gulf University Official website of the university. University of Bahrain University of Bahrain page provides also information on Bahrain. |
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EnvironmentAlreem Environmental SiteBiodiversity, nature and environment in the Gulf region. |
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HistoryBahrain HistoryOutline of Bahrain's History by Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs. History of Bahrain Wikipedia History of Bahrain. |
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Additional Information on BahrainSearcharaboo Arab web resources Human Rights Amnesty International: Bahrain Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Bahrain Press Freedom Reporters sans frontières - Bahrain Report about Press freedom in the country. Country Profiles: BBC News Country Profile: Bahrain FAO: Bahrain UN Food and Agriculture Organization. FCO: Bahrain A UK Foreign Office country profile. Human Rights Watch: Bahrain Open Directory: Bahrain travel.state.gov: Bahrain UNDP - Human Development Indicators: Bahrain Wikipedia: Bahrain Worldbank Data: Bahrain The World Factbook -- Bahrain |
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