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General Information
Geography
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of over
33 islands situated in the middle of the Arabian Gulf,
off the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. |
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Area
Bahrain consists of a total land area of about 711 square
kilometers. Bahrain Island is the largest of the islands,
and cover-up some 586 square kilometers.
Capital
Manama, the capital, is the central business district.
Time
GMT + 3 hours
Demographics |
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| Total Population |
650,604 |
| Population by Age Group |
< 15 years old |
28% |
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15 åV 59 years old |
66% |
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> 59 years old |
6% |
| Composition |
Bahrainis |
62.4% |
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Non-Bahrainis |
37.6% |
| Education Level |
Bahrainis with at least secondary education
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121,918 |
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Bahrainis with at least university education
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24,760 |
| Labour force |
308,341 |
Source: Central Statistics Organisation
- 2001 Census http://www.bahrain.gov.bh/census
Language
Arabic is the official language in Bahrain and is spoken throughout
the Middle East region. English is the business language widely
understood and spoken.
Religion
Islam, the religion of Bahrain, is widely practiced by the majority
of its population. However, other religions are permitted to
practice freely.
Climate
Bahrain offers fine weather all year round. The climate is hot
in summer with high humidity, and mild in winter with a low
rainfall. The annual average rainfall is approximately 77 millimetres.
| Season |
Period |
Average Temperature |
| Winter |
Dec - Feb |
18 C |
| Spring |
Mar - May |
27 C |
| Summer |
Jun - Aug |
34 C |
| Autumn |
Sep - Nov |
29 C |
| National Anthem & National Flag
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The flag of the Kingdom of Bahrain is
vertically divided into two parts by a serrated line. The
colour is red and white and the five triangles, represent
the five pillars, i.e. the five elements of Islam.
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Anthem |
Public Holidays of Bahrain
| Islamic Holidays |
2003 |
2004 |
| New Year |
Jan 1 |
Jan 1 |
| Eid Al Adha (sacrifice feast for pilgrimage to Mecca) |
Feb 10, 11, 12 |
Feb 1, 2, 3 |
| Al-Hijri (Islamic New Year) |
Mar 4 |
Feb 24 |
| Ashoora |
Mar 13 & 14 |
Mar 4 & 5 |
| International Workers Day |
May 1 |
May 1 |
| Prophet Mohammed's Birthday Lailat Al Miraj
(ascension of Prophet Mohammed) |
May 13 |
May 4 |
| Ramadan (holy month of fasting) |
Oct 27 - Nov 26 |
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| Eid Al Fitr |
Nov 25, 26 |
Nov 15, 16 |
| National Day |
Dec 16 & 17 |
Dec 16 & 17 |
The above holidays are based on the
Islamic Calendar. Hence, there might be discrepancies between
the actual and future dates listed.
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