Bahrain
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.
Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands, the largest being Bahrain Island, at 55 km (34 mi) long by 18 km (11 mi) wide. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway. Qatar is to the southeast across the Gulf of Bahrain. The planned Qatar Bahrain Causeway will link Bahrain and Qatar and become the world's longest marine causeway.
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British Council Bahrain
Features information on arts events, exhibitions, scholarships, library services, and English language instruction in Bahrain.
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Voice of Bahrain
Published by the Bahrain Freedom Movement for promoting human and constitutional rights in Bahrain. Also in Arabic.
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MyBahrain.net
Offers tourist information for Bahrain, including news, attractions, accommodations, dining, and more.
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Lonely Planet: Bahrain
Information on events, attractions, activities, and transportation for the independent traveler.
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Discover Bahrain
CD-ROM includes historical sites, cultural spots, landmarks, and maps.
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Gulf Air
National carrier of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
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