General Information
Capital: Manama
Population: 606,000
Land Area: 678 sqkm
Per Capita GNP: $7640
Under 5 Mortality Rate: 16 (per thousand)
Adult Literacy: 87%(M); 73%(F)
Fertility Rate: 2.7
Life Expectancy: 72.1(M); 76.3(F)
Urbanization Rate: 92%
Major Language: Arabic
Major Religion: Islam
Government Type: Monarchy
* Data are from UNSD, UNICEF and CIA World Factbook
Internet Resources
Government Homepage
Embassy of Bahrain in Washington D.C.
A Country Study
Comprehensive information about Bahrain, including the economy,
history,
geography, culture, society, etc.
CIA World Factbook
This site contains detailed information the country's population,
economic situation,
political system, natural resources, etc.
History
An overview of the pre-Islamic periods of Dilmun, the Umayyad and
Abbasid
empires, the discovery of oil, and modern stability.
News
The leading English newspaper in Bahrain.
Tourist information
Official website of Tourism Affairs. Range of information on Bahrain
including its
national parks, accommodations, museums, and tourist attraction.
Other
links
Comprehensive guide to many aspects of this country, provided by
U of Texas.
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