About Bahrain
Overview about the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Overview
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
The King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
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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