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Bahrain: things to know

Bahrain is an Arab state consisting of more than 30 islands in the Persian Gulf. In its modern capital, Manama, the famous Bahrain National Museum displays artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization.

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Profile of Bahrain

  • Country: Bahrain
  • Area: 717.5 km²
  • Capital: Manama
  • Population: 650,604 inhabitants
  • Language: Arabic (official), English
  • Religion: non-religious/atheists 49.3%, Buddhists 23.1%, Protestants 19.7%
  • Form of Government: Monarchy
  • Main cities: Sitra, Jiddahfs, Al Muharraq

Useful information about Bahrain

  • Currency: Bahraini Dinar
  • International dialing code: 00973
  • International vehicle code: BRN
  • Driving side: right
  • Entry documents: Passport with visa
  • Required vaccination: No
  • Electric current: 230V
  • Units of measurement: metric decimal
  • Time zones: +3
  • Fixed-date holidays: December 16 National Day
  • Climate: Summers are very hot, winters mild, rainfall very scarce
  • Average temperatures: 26.5°C (17°C in winter, 33.5°C in summer)
  • Transport: There are many daily air connections with London, Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Frankfurt. There are no direct connections with Italy. Taxi service is widespread and affordable; on the contrary, the bus network is insufficient and little used by tourists.
  • Airports: Al Muharraq

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