Known
as the Pearl in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain's reputation as a relatively
liberal and modern island has made it a favourite with travellers
in the region.
Bahrain has a central geographic location to the Gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and is physically connected by road to Saudi Arabia, the region's largest single consumer
Other advantages:
- Traditional Arab trading centre
- Relaxed and attractive lifestyle
- Proven record of attracting more international and regional visitors than any other Gulf venue
- State of the art exhibition complex built to international standards
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Full Name
Kingdom of Bahrain
Capital City
Manama
Area
707 sq km (273 sq miles)
Population
668,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +3 ()
Languages
Arabic (official)
Persian
English (widely spoken)
Religion
Shi'a Muslim (70%), Sunni Muslim (15%), other
religions and indigenous beliefs
Currency
Bahraini Dinar (BD)