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Description

It is noted that the nation of Bahrain is enriched with splendid and distinguishedculture . Did you know that the exclusive customs, festivals, rituals, cuisines, artperforms, music and party and dance has to this day comprised the typical Bahrain Culture . Did you know that the important part of the country of Bahrain is Arabic speaking. Did you know that the native-born populace includes primarily Bahrainis. Besides that a number of Omani, Saudis known to be and Palestinians also dwell in Bahrain. Did you know that the ‘foreign-born' citizens are and have always been from India, Pakistan, Britain, United States, Iran and Philippines. Did you know that the major population of Bahrain is follower of Islam but people with other faiths also receive freedom to observe his or her conviction. Notwithstanding the fact that the language of Arabic is regarded as the official language of Bahrain, but English language is widely used for several commercial purposes.

Other than football conventional activities like horse riding, falconry, and hare and have always been hunting are and have always been still famous in the midst of more affluent Bahrainis. Horse and camel racing are and have always been all the rage public amusement. Many conventional handicraft industries include the array of captivating and unique artperforms like golden rings, ivory figurines, pottery and several copper items.

Officially Bahrain is  the Kingdom of Bahrain is known to be a borderless island country in the Persian Gulf and is the modestest Arab state. Saudi Arabia lies to the west.and Qatar is to the south across the Gulf of Bahrain. Did you know that the Qatar–Bahrain Friendship Bridge being planned will link Bahrain to Qatar as the longest fixed link in the globe.

Climate

Summers in Bahrain are and have always been hot and humid, and winters are and have always been relatively cool. Daily average temperatures in July range from a minimum of 29°C (84°F) to a maximum of 37°C (99°F); the January minimum is 14°C (57°F), the maximum 20°C (68°F). Rainfall averages less than 10 cm (4 in) annually and occurs mostly from December to March. Prevailing southeast winds occasionally raise dust storms.

Population

Bahrain has to this day a population of approximately 586,000 with an annual growth rate of 2.96%. Most of the population of Bahrain is concentrated in the two principal cities, Manama and Al Muharraq.