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Bahrain - the bright pearl in the Middle East

Bahrain is called "Middle East Lite",which is because of its incredible beautiful sea and island scenery. [more]

Bahrain Grand Prix

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a Formula One Championship race which first happened at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 4, 2004. The first Bahrain Grand Prix race was won by German driver Michael Schumacher. [more]

Bahrain - the bright pearl in the Middle East

General introduction of Bahrain

Introduction of Bahrain

Tourist attractions in Bahrain

The pearl of Arab Gulf

Sports in Bahrain

Grand Prix Winner in Bahrain stop

Travel in Bahrain

Other news about Bahrain Grand Prix

About Bahrain

Location: in the Arabian Gulf midway between the Qatar peninsula and Saudi Arabia
Capital: Manama
Full name: The Kingdom of Bahrain
Economy: Facing declining oil reserves, Bahrain has turned to petroleum processing and refining and has transformed itself into an international banking center.
Politics: Bahrain is a constitutional monarch headed by the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Royal family: Ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family
Prime Minister: Shaikh Khalīfa bin Salman al Khalifa, who presides over a cabinet of twenty-five members, where 80% of its members are from the royal family.
Women's political rights in Bahrain saw an important step forward when women were granted the right to vote and stand in national elections for the first time in the 2002 election.

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