Bahrain

Bahrain

Bahrain is a Gulf island kingdom with a diversified, finance-led economy, liberal business environment, and advanced connectivity to regional markets.

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Easy learning about Bahrain

The capital city of Bahrain is Manama, capital city of Bahrain.

Word: Pearl

Meaning: sea jewel

Administrative Divisions

4 governorates (muhafazat) each governorate administered by an appointed governor

  1. Asimah (Capital),
  2. Janubiyah (Southern),
  3. Muharraq,
  4. Shamaliyah (Northern)

Where in the world is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is a Country located in the Western Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia, member of OPEC+.

Basic Information

Capital City: Manama, capital city of Bahrain

Population: 1,600,366 (UN)

Area: 665 km² / 413 sq mi

People from Bahrain are called: Bahrainis

Geography

Latitude: 26.056° N

Longitude: 50.555° E

Geographical Subregion: Western Asia

Continental Region: Asia

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 56 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 88

Climate

arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers

Global Indices

Global Peace Index Rank: 108 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 2.131 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $29,344 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 46

Currency: Dinar

Currency Code: BHD

Human Development

HDI Rank: 38 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.899

Mean Years of Schooling: 11.1

Expected Years of Schooling: 15.9

Life Expectancy at Birth: 81.3 Years

Religion

Most Predominant: Muslim

Second Most Predominant: Christian

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

International Memberships

OPEC+

Arab League - since 1971

Technical Information

TLD: .bh

Calling Code: +973

MapGeo Name: Bahrain

MapGeo Code: BH

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