Bahrain

Capital City: Manama

People: Bahraini 62.4%, non-Bahraini 37.6%

Religion: Muslim (Shi'a and Sunni) 81.2%, Christian 9%, other 9.8%

Language: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu

Currency: Bahraini Dinar

Electrical Voltage: 220 Volts

How to get there:
By Plane: The airport is the main base for Gulf Air and has excellent connections throughout the region and London. *Bahrain is the only Gulf Arab State that accepts Israeli Passports and passports with evidence of visits to Israel.*

By car: A paved causeway connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

By bus: Saudi-Bahraini Transport Company (Sabatco) has a regular bus service from Dahran to Central Manama.

Weather: arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
 
Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: Valid passport for at least six months from date of departure required by all except the following: (a) nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates holding a valid national ID card.
Required by all except the following: (a) nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; (b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the first connecting flight, provided holding confirmed tickets and appropriate travel documents and remaining within the transit area.

Getting Around: Taxis, Public Buses
 
Tourism Website: http://www.bahrain-tourism.com/

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