About Bahrain
Overview about the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Overview
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
The King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister
Title | Details |
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National Day | December 16th |
Independence Day | August 15, 1971 (from the United Kingdom) |
Government | Constitutional monarchy |
Legislature | The National Council is composed of the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council |
Population |
Total population: 1,577,059 Bahrainis: 719,333 (46.1%) Non-Bahrainis: 785,03 (53.9%) According to 2023 statistics. |
Location/ Area Size |
Arabian Gulf Total area of the Kingdom of Bahrain: 8,269 square kilometres Land area: 786.8 square kilometers Territorial water area: 7,482.2 square kilometers According to 2022 statistics. |
Capital | Manama |
Governorates | Bahrain is divided into four governorates - the Capital, Muharraq, Northern and Southern |
Languages | Arabic is the official language, while the English is the also one of the common languages used in the business sector |
Religion | Islam is the official religion of the Kingdom and is embraced by the vast majority, and places of worship for followers of other religions are also available within the Kingdom |
Currency | Bahraini Dinar BHD (Officially linked to the Dollar) |
State Budget | Bahrain fiscal budget is planned for two years |
Fixed Exchange Rate | 1 Bahraini Dinar = 2.65 US Dollars |
Business Hours |
Work schedules in most Government Entities 07:00 AM - 14:15 PM (Sunday to Thursday) |
Official holidays |
Weekly holidays: Friday and Saturday New year: 1 January Labour day: 1 May Eid Alfitr *: 1, 2, 3 Shawwal (21, 22, 23 April 2023) Arafat day*: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (27 June 2023) Eid Aladha *: 10, 11, 12 Dhu al-Hijjah (28, 29, 30 June 2023) Hijri new year*: 1 Muharram (19 July 2023) Ashoora *: 9, 10 Muharram (27, 28 July 2023) Prophet’s birthday*: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal (27 September 2023) National Day: 16 & 17 December
*Islamic holidays are subject to confirmation at the time Source: Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf |
Time zone | 3 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+3) |
Country Dialing Code | +973 |
Internet Code |
.bh example: www.domainName.bh |
International Airport | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) |
Transportation | Buses are available as a means of public transportation. To view the Public Bus Schedule and Route Information, please visit the following link. Taxis are also widely available within the Kingdom. |
Climate |
Average temperature 28.5°Celisus The amount of precipitation is 13.4 mm Average relative humidity 55% Average hours of sunshine 10.4 hours/day Average wind speed is 8.8 knots |
Content Last Updated: 11 Nov, 2024