Bahrain Overview
Nationality
noun: Bahraini(s) adjective: Bahraini
Ethnic makeup
Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab
10%, Iranian 8%
Religion
Shi'a Muslim 70%, Sunni Muslim 30%
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu
Literacy
definition: age 15 and over can read
and write total population: 89.1% male: 91.9% female: 85% (2003 est.)
Country Name
conventional long form: Kingdom of
Bahrain conventional short form: Bahrain local short form: Al Bahrayn
former: Dilmun local long form: Mamlakat al Bahrayn
National Holiday
National Day, 16 December (1971); note
- 15 August 1971 is the date of independence from the UK, 16 December
1971 is the date of independence from British protection
Economy
In Bahrain, petroleum production and
refining account for about 60% of export receipts, 60% of government
revenues, and 30% of GDP. With its highly developed communication and
transport facilities, Bahrain is home to numerous multinational firms
with business in the Gulf.
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