Bahrain

Middle East

Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia.

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King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa	Prime Minister Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa

Capital
Manama

Government
Constitutional monarchy

Religion
Muslim (Shia and Sunni) 81.2%, Christian 9%, other 9.8%.

Population
738,004

Ethnic group
Bahraini 62.4%, non-Bahraini 37.6%.

National Language                   
Arabic
          
National Day
15 August 1971 (from the UK)

Anthem
Bahrainona

Currency
Bahraini dinar (BHD)

Attractions
Beit Al Qu'ran,  King Fahad Causeway,  Shaikh Isa's House, The Bahrain World Trade Center 

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

Bahrain World Trade Center   The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design. This 50-floor structure is constructed in close proximity to the King Faisal Highway, near popular landmarks such as the towers of BFH, NBB, Abraj Al Lulu and the scenic Pearl Roundabout. It currently ranks as the second tallest building in Bahrain, after the twin towers of the Bahrain Financial Harbour. The project has received several awards for sustainability, including;  1. The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme.  2. The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award.

Pearl Roundabout