Bahrain's National
Anthem (6.12k midi)
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Bahrain's National
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Government |
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Head of State(Emir): |
Sheik Isa bin-Sulman al-Khalifa |
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Head of Government(Prime Minister): |
Sheik Khalifa bin Sulman al-Khalifa |
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Government: |
Monarchy |
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Date of Independence: |
August 14, 1971 |
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Geography |
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Capital: |
Al-Mana'mah |
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Area: |
240 sq. miles |
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Major Body of Water: |
Persian Gulf |
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Demographics |
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Population: |
600,000 (1994 est.) |
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Birth Rate: |
29/1000 |
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Infant Mortality Rate: |
25/1000 |
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Population Density: |
2,500 people/sq. mile |
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Languages: |
Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu |
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Religions: |
Shi'a Muslim (70%), Sunni Muslim (30%) |
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Literacy Rate: |
80% |
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Economics |
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Gross Domestic Product: |
$4.3 billion (1992 est.) |
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Per Capita Income: |
$7,800 |
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Inflation: |
2% |
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Unemployment: |
8-10% |
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Exports: |
$3.5 billion (1991) |
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Imports: |
$3.7 billion (1991) |
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Principal Agricultural Products: |
Eggs, vegetables, fruits |
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Major Industries: |
Petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, offshore banking, ship repairing |
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Natural Resources: |
Oil, fish |
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Major Trading Partners: |
Saudi Arabia, U.S., U.K., Japan |
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