About Bahrain

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His Majesty the King, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

His Royal Highness, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

His Royal Highness, Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa

 December 16

 August 15, 1971, (from United Kingdom)

 1,039,297

527,433 (51%)

 511,864 (49%)

 Arabian Gulf, 741.4 Square Kilometers

Manama

Bahrain is split into five governorates: Capital, Central, Muharraq, Northern and Southern 
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Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu

Bahraini Dinar

1 Bahraini Dinar = 2.65 US Dollar

Government offices from 07:00 to 14:15 (Sunday to Thursday), Banks from 07:30 to 13:00 is the normal business hours (Sunday to Thursday), Some banks are also open for a few hours on some afternoons
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 (Manama, near Bab Al Bahrain) – 07:00-19:30 (Saturday to Thursday)

Working hours vary, but typically 08:30-12:30 and 16:00-20:00 (Saturday to Thursday), Many shops are open for half or full day on Friday as well 

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3 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+3)
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July-September, very hot and humid (Avg. 36°C). 
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December to February, cool or mild with occasional rain (10°C - 20°C). 

 March to May and October to November, warm with occasional pleasant breezes (20°C -30°C).