Bahrain
Capital
Manama
Population
~1.5 million
Currency
Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Islam (Shia and Sunni)
- Climate
- Arid; hot summers and mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: pearl diving history, Formula 1 Grand Prix, and financial hub status
Also famous for: Dilmun civilization ruins, traditional dhow boats, and dates
Food: Machboos (spiced meat and rice)
Brief History
Ancient Dilmun civilization; British protectorate; independent in 1971; financial and commercial hub in the Gulf region