| Official Name | The Kingdom of Bahrain (Mamlakat al-Bahrayn) |
| Capital | Manama |
| Population | 1.332 million (2013) |
| Area | 727 sq. km or 274 sq. mi |
| Borders | Bahrain is an island and borders Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia by sea. |
| Coastal Line | 161 km (100 mi) |
| Currency | Bahraini Dinar (BHD) |
| Country Code | 973 |
| Time Zone | Atlantic Standard Time Zone (UTC/GMT +3) |
| Literacy | 94.60% |
| Languages | Standard Arabic (official), English, Kerinci, Korean, Malayalam, Northern Kurdish, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Western Farsi. |
| Major Cities | Manama, Al-Muharraq, Ar-Rifa, Dar Kulayb, Madinat Hamad |
| Climate | Arid climate, very hot summers and mild winters |
| Major Religions | Islam |
In 2014, Bahrain exported $13.2B and imported $19.7B, resulting in a negative trade balance of $6.55B. In 2014 the GDP of Bahrain was $33.9B and its GDP per capita was $45.5k.
The top exports of Bahrain are:
Refined Petroleum ($3.86B), Aluminium Bars ($822M), Raw Aluminium ($814M), Iron Ore($613M) and Aluminium Wire ($582M).
The top export destinations of Bahrain are:
Saudi Arabia ($3.02B),the United Arab Emirates ($1.4B), the United States ($1.14B),Mozambique ($700M) and South Korea ($580M).
The top imports are:
Crude Petroleum ($6.9B), Cars ($1.42B), Iron Ore ($460M), Refined Petroleum ($455M) and Broadcasting Equipment ($334M).
The top import origins are:
Saudi Arabia ($7.81B), China ($1.67B), the United Arab Emirates ($1.05B), Japan ($983M) and the United States ($944M).
For Bahrain economy news or
Bahrain business news:
[9th April 2018]
Large quantities of oil and gas have been discovered off the western coast of Bahrain, potentially altering the economic fortunes of the small Kingdom. The announcement was made on 2 April; on 4 April, the country’s minister of oil held a press conference where a few more details were given. [Details...]
Bahrain`s Beautiful Capital Manama
Al Fateh Grand Mosque Manama
An aerial view of Manama
Atiram Hotels in the center of Manama
Beautiful view of Manama from sea
Crowne Plaza Manama Bahrain
Four Seasons Manama Bahrain
Manama Gate
Manama
Shkh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway Manama
Souk in Manama
Bahrain`s Other Attrations
Al Areen Wildlife Park
Amwaj Island
Hawar Island Bahrain
Historic Arad Fort In Muharraq Bahrain
Juffair Bahrain
Pottery Market In A'Ali, Bahrain
Riffa Fort
Saar Bahrain
Sitra Bahrain
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Sunset at Bahrain Fort (Qal' at al-Bahrain)
The Isa Town Traditional Market
Village of Al Jasra - Handicraft hub
Zallaq Bahrain
Al Dar Islands
AHLIA UNIVERSITY
Address: Ahlia University, GOSI Complex, Post Office Box 10878, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/
AMA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Address: AMA International University, Building 115, Central Market Avenue, Road 14, Block 313, Manama , Kingdom of Bahrain
https://www.amaiu.edu.bh/
APPLIED SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Address: Road No 3201, Al Eker, Kingdom of Bahrain
https://www.asu.edu.bh/
ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY
Address: Arab Open University Bahrain, AL-Haram Plaza - Sahla Street P.O. Box: 18211, Bahrain
https://www.aou.org.bh/
ARABIAN GULF UNIVERSITY
Address: Arabian Gulf University, P.O.Box 26671, Manama, Bahrain
https://www.agu.edu.bh/
GULF UNIVERSITY
Address: Gulf University, Building 1964, Road 4363, Block 743, Sanad, Kingdom of Bahrain
https://gulfuniversity.edu.bh//
KINGDOM UNIVERSITY
Address: Kingdom University Bahrain, 1st Floor, Bldg. 106, Road 20, Block 331, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
https://www.ku.edu.bh/
RCSI - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
Address: RSCI - Medical University of Bahrain, Al Saffar Building, Bldg 1042, Rd 3621, Blk 436, Seef District, Bahrain
https://www.rcsi-mub.com/
ROYAL UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN
Address: Royal University for Women, PO Box 37400, West Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain
https://www.ruw.edu.bh/
UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
Address: University of Bahrain, P.O.Box 32038, Isa Town, Sakhir, Bahrain
https://www.uob.edu.bh/
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