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Bahrain
Bahrain
Country Profile
Capital City: Manama (pop. 148 000)
Other Cities: Al Muharraq
Local Time: UTC +3h
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).
Government:
Type: Constitutional hereditary monarchy.
Independence: 15 August 1971 (from the UK).
People:
Nationality: Noun and adjective--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%
Business
Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
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.
Exports partners:
Saudi Arabia 3%, USA 2.9%, UAE 2.2% (2004)
Imports partners: Saudi Arabia 32.4%, Japan 7.3%, Germany 6.1%, USA
5.6%, UK 5.4%, France 4.8% (2004)
Internet Sites
Official Sites of Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain 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 Bahrain
Political Map of Bahrain.
Map of the Middle East region
Political Map of the Middle East.
News
Bahrain News Agency
State 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.
Arts & Culture
Al Jasra Handicraft
Center
Preserves and revives traditional heritage handicrafts and industries,
Al Jasra.
Business & Economy
Ministry of
Commerce
Official 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
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
Bahrain Products
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.
Destination Bahrain - Travel and Tour Guides
Discover 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.
A accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards,
horse-riding, diving, golfing, tours and more.
Bahrain
Tourism
Discover Bahrain.
Bahrain Tourist Attractions
A list of Bahrain Tourist Attractions, with a short description.
Education
Arabian Gulf University
The University for the Arabian Gulf region.
Gulf University
Official website of the university.
University of Bahrain
University of Bahrain home page provides also information on Bahrain.
Environment
Alreem Environmental
Site
Biodiversity, nature and environment in the Gulf region.
History
Bahrain History
see history: the pre-Islamic period, Islam's arrival and after, the
discovery of oil, modern day Bahrain by ArabNet.
History of Bahrain
Brief history of Bahrain.
Search
AccessGcc Bahrain
Bahrain related directory
Al Bahrain Net
Bahrain internet directory
GulfLinks.com
Gulf Directory: Bahrain
inet
Bahrain index and yellow pages.
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