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BA Flag  Bahrain —  (bä rān´)
About The People

Did You Know... Bahrain is the world's least taxed country (see also Qatar).  »» More

Eating & Recipes... People eat while seated on an Arabic sofa. Everyone eats out of communal di  »» More

In Their Language... Arabic is the primary language therefore the most common greeting is <  »» More

Fashion... Bahraini dress is influenced by the Islamic and Arab Bedouin roots. Men we  »» More

Socializing... Extended family is very important.  »» More

Family... Extended family ties are important and Bahraini fiercely defend their famil  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport followed by Cricket, and Basketball.C  »» More

World Region: Middle East
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Bahrain History

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Sharjah Mosque, built in the 1980s in traditional style

Figure 2. Persian Gulf States: Topography

THE FIVE COUNTRIES covered in this volume--Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates,  »» More

Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Manama  »» History of Manama
Population: 738,004
GDP: $27,990,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 665 (sq km) 257 (sq mi)
Currency: Bahraini dinar
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