Bahrain
History
The Al Khalifa took Bahrain from Persian control and have ruled since.
Declared independence marked a key step in Bahrain's path toward modern sovereignty.
Bahrain became independent from United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
The Kingdom of Bahrain emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Part ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Gulf
LanguageArabic
Time zoneAST (UTC+3)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Bahrain Fort: UNESCO-listed ancient Dilmun civilization fortress with 4,000 years of history.
- Formula 1 Grand Prix: Bahrain hosts the season-opening F1 night race at Sakhir Circuit.
- Manama Souq: Labyrinthine gold, spice, and pearl market in the old quarter.
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ManamaPlanning questions
What is Bahrain known for?Bahrain Fort, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Manama Souq.
What is the capital?Manama.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?16 December.
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Food & drink
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