Bahrain
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Capital
Manama
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Local time
8:23
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Population
1.45 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+973
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Currency
.د.ب BHD (dinar)
Bahrain
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Capital
Manama
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Local time
8:23
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Population
1.45 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+973
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Currency
.د.ب BHD (dinar)
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Average Salary
$ 1 226
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Petrol price
€ 0.49 pl
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Precipitation
91mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
765 km2
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Protected Area
3%
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Forest Area
1%
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Agricultural area
11%
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Annual air passengers
5.22 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Bahraini - 62 %
non-Bahraini - 37 %
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Religion
Islam - 81 %
Islam - 81 %
Christian - 9 %
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Literacy rates
94.6%
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Languages
Arabic
English
Farsi
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Armed Forces
19 460
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Alcohol consumption
2.4 l/person
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Smoking
48.8%
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Diabetes
19.6%
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Tuberculosis
18 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, Islamic and offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing, tourism
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Agriculture
fruit, vegetables, poultry, dairy products, shrimp, fish
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Natural Resources
oil, natural gas, fish, pearls
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Energy Import
-61%
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Natural Resources
oil, natural gas, fish, pearls
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
31 338kt
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Ease of Business
66 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting Bahrain
Bahrain Don't forget to smile and make direct eye contact when greeting - men shake hands and kiss each other on the cheek. Women generally hug and kiss close friends. Usually, locals take their time and also discuss general things.
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Bahrain Don't forget Friday is the Muslim holy day and almost everything is closed. Some companies might also be closed on Thursday, having the weekend Thursday-Friday.
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Bahrain Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Did you know?
In Bahrain, a man is allowed to perform gynaecological examinations, but cannot look directly at the women. Therefore the man only looks into a mirror image of the region.
Bahrain Don't refuse an invitation to coffee or tea - it may be considered as a rejection of the person.
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Bahrain Don't look at your watch when speaking to Bahraini business people - it's a sign of disrespect.
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Bahrain Don't slap a Bahraini on the back or point at them with your finger - Bahraini often touch others while conversing, but never touch in this way.
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Bahrain Don't wear extreme conservative clothing when you're a woman.
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Bahrain Don't necessarily ask about religion and praying - local Muslims usually pray five times per day, at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset and evening. The exact time is also listed in the local newspaper each day.
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Did you know?
Bahrain is the only gulf state with a Shia majority.
Bahrain Don't expect Bahraini women are not publicly active - they are highly educated and well represented in all major professions as well as societies and organisations. Bahraini women have the right to vote.
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Bahrain Don't use vulgar language or vulgar hand gestures - it can result in heavy fines or criminal charges.
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Bahrain Don't say the gift is for the hostess when visiting someones home - always say the gift is for the host. Hand over the gift with both hands and don't give alcohol.
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Bahrain Don't let your feet touch the food mat when the meal is on the floor - sit cross-legged or knee on knee.
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Bahrain Don't forget to leave some food on your plate when finished eating - it's considered polite.
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Bahrain Don't be drunk or behave violently in public - you can be arrested.
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