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Bookmark & shareFor Westerners, Bahrain is an easy introduction to the Middle East.
Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal and modern Gulf state has made it a favourite with travellers in the region and an excellent introduction to the Middle East. It was once the seat of one of the great trading empires of the ancient world, and is evocative of the past.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Kingdom of Bahrain
Population
668,000
Currency
Name: Bahraini Dinar
Code: BHD
Symbol: BD
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+973
Weights & Measures
Metric
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