Bahrain is the smallest country in the middle east, and third smallest in asia, covering 295 sq. miles.
Bahrain is among the richest countries in the world based on GDP per capital, with a GDP per capita of $29,146.
Bahrain is located in the Middle East, with a population of 5.8 million people. Its capital is Manama, and their currency is the Bahraini Dinar(BD). The official language is Arabic.
Bahrain celebrates many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Labour Day (Date Varies)
- Eid Al Fitr (Date Varies)
- Eid Al Fitr Holiday (Date Varies)
- Eid Al Adha (Date Varies)
- Hijri New Year (Date Varies)
- Ashoora Eve (Date Varies)
- Ashoora (Date Varies)
- Prophet’s Birthday (Date Varies)
- National Day (Dec 17)
Bahrain has three world heritage sites:
- Dilmun Burial Mounds
- Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
- Qal’at al-Bahrani – Ancient Harbout and Capital of Dilmun
Want to learn more? Check out Bahrain’s tourism website.
Also check out the Bahrain National Museum.
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