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Kingdom
of Bahrain is located centrally on the southern shores
of the Arabian Gulf. It comprises a group of some 36
islands, with a total land area of about 717.50 sq. km.
The largest of these islands is the capital city named
Manama. It accounts for nearly 85% of the total area of
the Kingdom.
Population of Bahrain
is about 650,604 which have been estimated in year 2001
by Central Informatics Organization. They are mixed of
Bahraini & non-Bahraini residence with different
socio-cultural context.
Islam
is
the country’s
official religion.
Arabic is the
official
language although English’s is widely spoken.
The
currency
is
Bahraini
Dinars (US$1=BD0.376)
Climate is characterized
by a
mild winter with little rain and
hot
summer.
The weather is generally pleasant during the period from
October
to
April.
Several hotels
of
different
grades are
available
in
Bahrain with verities
of out let
restaurants.
Also much fast food,
Chinese,
Indian Arabic restaurants
are
distributed
all
over
the
kingdom
and available at the
shopping
malls.
Shoping in
Bahrain is
enjoyable
moment
where
you
can
shop
at traditional
souq
in Manama or
at luxurious
shopping
malls such
as
Seef,
Al-Dana
Bahrain,
Al-Ali and
Marina,
Malls where you can find the famous
Brands
ranged from
clothes,
shoe
to
electronic
items.
Cinema theaters
are
attached also
to
Seef
and
Dana Malls
where you can enjoy
latest movies.
For more information:
http://www.bahraintourism.com
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