THE COUNTRY
In 1783, the Sunni Al-Khalifa family took power in Bahrain. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a British protectorate. The archipelago attained its independence in 1971.
- Adhari Park;
- Al Areen Wildlife Park;
- Manama (includes National Museum,
- Al Khamis Mosque,
- Al-Qudaibiya Palace);
- The Tree of Life;
- Arad Fort;
- Qal'at al-Bahrain- ancient harbor & capital of Dilmun
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalManama
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Time ZoneUTC +3
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Telephone Code973
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Total Area760 Km2
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Population1 540 558
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Main LanguagesArabic, English, Persian, Urdu
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CurrencyDinars (BHD)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 49400
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Airports4
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Heliports1
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Bahraini 46%, Asian 45.5%, other Arab 4.7%, African 1.6%, European 1%, other 1.2%
If eating a meal on the floor, it is considered taboo to let one's feet touch the food mat. To avoid this situation, sit cross legged or kneel.
Kabsa — rice combined with various meats, vegetables, and spices
Heavily dependent oil/gas economy, has suffered due to lower prices and COVID-19 demand reductions; diversification struggles driven by unemployment and low-skilled labor force; deployed fiscal balancing efforts; emerging tourism industry hit hard by COVID-19 disruptions
