Some of the popular historical tourist attractions in the kingdom are the Al Khamis Mosque, which is one of the oldest mosques in the region, the Arad fort in Muharraq, Barbar temple, which is an ancient temple from the Dilmunite period of Bahrain, as well as the A'ali Burial Mounds and the Saar temple. [236][237] Since only 2.9% of the country's land is arable, agriculture contributes to 0.5% of Bahrain's GDP. Help. [200] On 7 July 2016, the European Parliament adopted, with a large majority, a resolution condemning human rights abuses performed by Bahraini authorities, and strongly called for an end to the ongoing repression against the country's human rights defenders, political opposition and civil society. Iran is alleged by United States and others to have a hand in the arming of Bahraini militants. An opposition satellite station, LuaLua TV, operates from London but has found its signals blocked. [78], In 1820, the Al Khalifa tribe were recognised by the United Kingdom as the rulers ("Al-Hakim" in Arabic) of Bahrain after signing a treaty relationship. [30][page needed], During the classical era, Bahrain was referred to by the ancient Greeks as Tylos, the centre of pearl trading, when the Greek admiral Nearchus serving under Alexander the Great landed on Bahrain. [24][page needed] An alternate theory with regard to Bahrain's toponymy is offered by the al-Ahsa region, which suggests that the two seas were the Great Green Ocean (the Persian Gulf) and a peaceful lake on the Arabian mainland. The seas around Bahrain are very shallow, heating up quickly in the summer to produce very high humidity, especially at night. [169], The permanent British Royal Navy base at Mina Salman, HMS Jufair, was officially opened in April 2018. Bahrain Postal Code is 19010. title text=”: ChiralaSharif POSTAL ADDRESS FORMAT” icon=”icon-envelop” margin_bottom=”-7px” size=”85″] [52][53], Traditional Islamic accounts state that Al-Ala'a Al-Hadrami was sent as an envoy during the Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Hisma)[54][55] to the Bahrain region by the prophet Muhammad in AD 628 and that Munzir ibn Sawa Al Tamimi, the local ruler, responded to his mission and converted the entire area. [36] Herodotus also believed that the homeland of the Phoenicians was Bahrain. [217] The number rose to four after the 2011 by-elections. In 1981, there were more than 45,000 telephones in use in the country. [269] It has over 1.69 million people as of January 2020. [141] The many islands and shallow seas of Bahrain are globally important for the breeding of the Socotra cormorant; up to 100,000 pairs of these birds were recorded over the Hawar islands. [85] Three years later the British placed the country under the de facto rule of Charles Belgrave who operated as an adviser to the ruler until 1957. By June 2012, Bahrain had 961,000 internet users. By about 250 BC, Parthia brought the Persian Gulf under its control and extended its influence as far as Oman. [82] More importantly the British promised to support the rule of the Al Khalifa in Bahrain, securing its unstable position as rulers of the country. It specified that the ruler could not dispose of any of his territory except to the United Kingdom and could not enter into relationships with any foreign government without British consent. The largest island of Bahrain is Bahrain Island and as such, it is where most of the country's population and economy are based. Bouira 26. [182][183] After the Emir Hamad Al Khalifa (now king) succeeded his father Isa Al Khalifa in 1999, he introduced wide reforms and human rights improved significantly. Among the Bahraini and non-Bahraini population, many people speak Persian, the official language of Iran, or Urdu, an official language in Pakistan and a regional language in India. Bejaia 34. Birdlife is sparse except in spring and autumn, when many varieties of migratory birds rest temporarily in Bahrain while traveling to and from higher temperate latitudes. [285] Various sources cite Bahrain's native Jewish community as being from 36 to 50 people. The head of government is the prime minister. This was followed by the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2005. Bianquis, C.E. [267], In 2014, Bahraini scientists published 155 articles in internationally cataloged journals, according to Thomson Reuters' Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded). The northern region of Bahrain is so densely populated and urbanized that it is often considered a single massive metro area. [193][194], The documentary TV film Bahrain: Shouting in the Dark, which was produced by the Qatari channel Al Jazeera, talks about the Bahraini protests during 2011. Summer in Bahrain is unpleasant, as high temperatures frequently coincide with high humidity. [221] The platform "provides a welcome free space for journalists, although one that is increasingly monitored", according to Reporters Without Borders. Sort out the facts about Asia in this quiz. The spoken language is Arabic. [245] Most of these are from the surrounding Arab states although an increasing number hail from outside the region due to growing awareness of the kingdom's heritage and its higher profile as a result of the Bahrain International F1 Circuit. The largest city in Bahrain, and also its capital, is Manama. [150] This was especially evident when in 2005 the government called off the Shia branch of the "Family law" after over 100,000 Shia took to the streets. The forty members of the Shura are appointed by the king. [80], In 1860, the Al Khalifas used the same tactic when the British tried to overpower Bahrain. [292] As of 2011[update], there are a total of 126,981 students studying in public schools.[293]. [89] Belgrave even went further by suggesting to rename the Persian Gulf to the "Arabian Gulf"; however, the proposal was refused by the British government. The theft and removal of the Black Stone caused it to break into seven pieces.[58][59][60]. [76], In the early 19th century, Bahrain was invaded by both the Omanis and the Al Sauds. Shia Persians form large communities in Manama and Muharraq. Bahrain Island is widely believed to be the site of the ancient kingdom of Dilmun, a commercial centre that traded with ancient Sumer. As a result, cases of malaria and TB have declined in recent decades with cases of contractions amongst Bahraini nationals becoming rare. [12] The north of the country is so urbanised that it is considered by some to be one large metropolitan area.[272]. Following the political liberalisation of the country, Bahrain negotiated a free trade agreement with the United States in 2004. [289], Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Author of. [298] Government-provided health care is free to Bahraini citizens and heavily subsidised for non-Bahrainis. The wind tower, which generates natural ventilation in a house, is a common sight on old buildings, particularly in the old districts of Manama and Muharraq. [230], According to a January 2006 report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, Bahrain has the fastest-growing economy in the Arab world. [279] Public surveys are rare in Bahrain, but a 2017 national survey found that 62 percent of Bahrainis were Shia and 38 percent were Sunni, which is consistent with most estimates. Deservedly the country's most popular attraction, this is an outstanding introduction to Bahrain's history, with signage in English and Arabic. [222] An independent commission, set up to look into the unrest, found that state media coverage was at times inflammatory. The government promised to introduce reforms and avoid repeating the "painful events". They used a flag with four red and three white stripes, called the Al-Sulami flag[73] in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the Eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [292] In 1926, the Education Committee opened the second public school for boys in Manama, and in 1928 the first public school for girls was opened in Muharraq. [195][196] Relations between Bahrain and Qatar improved following a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in November 2014 in which it was announced Bahrain diplomats would return to Qatar. Adrar 49. In 2008, there were 17,743,495 passengers transiting through the causeway.[256]. Bahrain's islands Bahrain Island (al-Awal Island), the country's main island is about 50 km (30 mi) long and 16 km (10 mi) wide. Bahrain has mild winters and very hot, humid summers. This is an island owned by the title of being the second-largest island among the famous island chains of Bahrain. [167], Bahrain participates in the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen against the Shia Houthis and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh,[168] who was deposed in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. Originally, their ancestors were expelled from Umm Qasr in central Arabia by the Ottomans due to their predatory habits of preying on caravans in Basra and trading ships in Shatt al-Arab waterway until Turks expelled them to Kuwait in 1716, where they remained until 1766. [20][page needed], It remains disputed which "two seas" the name Bahrayn originally refers to. such as the Spring of Culture in March and April, the Bahrain Summer Festival and Ta’a Al-Shabab from August to September, and the Bahrain International Music Festival in October which features musical and theatrical performances, lectures, and much more. Bahrain - which name means "two seas" - was one of the first states in the Gulf to discover oil and to build a refinery. [145] The appointed council "exercises a de facto veto" over the elected, because draft acts must be approved so they may pass into law. The region stretched from Basra in Iraq to the Strait of Hormuz in Oman. [110] As a result, in November of that year, US president George W. Bush's administration designated Bahrain as a "major non-NATO ally". This means they use 16.5 times as much biocapacity as Bahrain contains. Following a period of Arab rule, Bahrain was ruled by the Portuguese Empire from 1521 until 1602, following the conquest by Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty under the Persian Empire. Bahrain was also the site of the first recording studio amongst the Persian Gulf states.[322]. The university spent about US$11 million per year on research in 2014, which was conducted by a contingent of 172 men and 128 women. In 1253, the Bedouin Usfurids brought down the Uyunid dynasty, thereby gaining control over eastern Arabia, including the islands of Bahrain. [310][311][312], The modern art movement in the country officially emerged in the 1950s, culminating in the establishment of an art society. In 1911, a group of Bahraini merchants demanded restrictions on the British influence in the country. Legend also states that it was the location of the Garden of Eden. [307], Islam is the main religion, and Bahrainis are known for their tolerance towards the practice of other faiths. In September, a government-appointed commission confirmed reports of grave human rights violations, including systematic torture. Three editors from opposition daily Al-Wasat were sacked and later fined for publishing "false" news. [184] These moves were described by Amnesty International as representing a "historic period of human rights". Some 200 different species of desert plants grow in the bare, arid portions of the archipelago, while the irrigated and cultivated areas of the islands support fruit trees, fodder crops, and vegetables. [65] For the next two centuries, Persian rulers retained control of the archipelago, interrupted by the 1717 and 1738 invasions of the Ibadis of Oman. Annaba 38. [192] However, reports by human rights organisations Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued in April 2012 said the same violations were still happening. Bahrain’s entry into the soccer club came with people criticizing that the country is trying to whitewash its horrific human rights record and this is another way of buying influence in Europe.[344]. Gazelle and hares are not yet extinct, and lizards and jerboas (desert rodents) are common; the mongoose—probably imported from India—is found in the irrigated areas. In 1965 a month-long uprising broke out after hundreds of workers at the Bahrain Petroleum Company were laid off. In 2011, the country experienced protests inspired by the regional Arab Spring. Yet the people of Bahrain remain conservative in their lifeways. [324] Bahrain have recorded an influx in global athletes visiting the nation for Mixed Martial Arts training during 2017. As a tourist destination, Bahrain received over eight million visitors in 2008. The lack of comprehensive data on research and development poses a challenge for policy-makers, as data inform evidence-based policy-making. [291], At the beginning of the 20th century, Qur'anic schools (Kuttab) were the only form of education in Bahrain. Please select which sections you would like to print: Corrections? Bahrain joined the United Nations and the Arab League later in the year. [13] The capital and largest city is Manama. Bahrain was also the site of worship of an ox deity called Awal. The King Fahd Causeway connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia across the Persian Gulf. This… [224] Over the next 30 years, the 4 municipalities were divided into 12 municipalities as settlements such as Hamad Town and Isa Town grew. [254] Currently there are three modern bridges connecting the two locations. [86] Britain's interest in Bahrain's development was motivated by concerns over Saudi and Iranian ambitions in the region. Bahrain developed the first post-oil economy in the Persian Gulf,[18] the result of decades of investing in the banking and tourism sectors;[19] many of the world's largest financial institutions have a presence in the country's capital. [229] As of October 2014[update], Bahrain is ruled by an "authoritarian regime" and is rated as "Not Free" by the U.S.-based non-governmental Freedom House. The 2001 National Action Charter paved the way for the formation of private universities such as the Ahlia University in Manama and University College of Bahrain in Saar. [42] The term Tylos was commonly used for the islands until Ptolemy's Geographia when the inhabitants are referred to as Thilouanoi. [255] Transits between the two islands peaked after the construction of the Bahrain International Airport in 1932. About 92% of Bahrain is desert with periodic droughts and dust storms, the main natural hazards for Bahrainis. Its name is from the Arabic term al-baḥrayn, meaning “two seas.”, Located in one of the world’s chief oil-producing regions, Bahrain itself has only small stores of petroleum. [83], Before the development of petroleum, the island was largely devoted to pearl fisheries and, as late as the 19th century, was considered to be the finest in the world. They were arrested in 2014 and accused of killing a police officer. [223] Members of the municipality were elected annually; the municipality was said to have been the first municipality to be established in the Arab world. [163][164], The Government of Bahrain has close relations with the United States, having signed a cooperative agreement with the United States Military and has provided the United States a base in Juffair since the early 1990s, although a US naval presence existed since 1948. Represented on the 9th and 10th day of the Hijri month of Muharram. Muharraq has the country’s most successful football club, the Muharraq Club and is also famous for its souq, traditional music, and arts. The island nation comprises a small archipelago made up of 51 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered around Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass. [15] In 1903, German explorer, Hermann Burchardt, visited Bahrain and took many photographs of historical sites, including the old Qaṣr es-Sheikh, photos now stored at the Ethnological Museum of Berlin. Several foreign correspondents were expelled. The first revolt and widespread uprising took place in March 1895 against Sheikh Issa bin Ali, then ruler of Bahrain. Blida 25. At a parliamentary session in June 2006 to discuss ratification of the Convention, Sheikh Adel Mouwda, the former leader of salafist party, Asalah, explained the party's objections: "The convention has been tailored by our enemies, God kill them all, to serve their needs and protect their interests rather than ours. Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, 2000. The Bahrain Postal code format consists of 5 digits. [222], Bahraini journalists risk prosecution for offenses which include "undermining" the government and religion. In its modern capital, Manama, the acclaimed Bahrain National Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that flourished in the region for millennia. Endings are added to the word with no changes, as in the name of the national anthem Bahraynunā ("our Bahrain") or the demonym Bahraynī. Sunni Bahrainis are mainly divided into two main ethnic groups: Arabs (al Arab) and Huwala. [28] Bahrain was later ruled by the Assyrians and Babylonians. Winters are cooler and more pleasant, with mean temperatures from December to March dipping to 70 °F (21 °C). Healthcare expenditure accounted for 4.5% of Bahrain's GDP, according to the World Health Organization. The project is a partnership between the Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and private investors. [62] The Uyunids controlled Bahrain until 1235, when the archipelago was briefly occupied by the Persian ruler of Fars. King Hamad enjoys wide executive powers which include appointing the Prime Minister and his ministers, commanding the army, chairing the Higher Judicial Council, appointing the parliament's upper house and dissolving its elected lower house. In the late 1800s, following successive treaties with the British, Bahrain became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. Country code Bahrain Country code according to ISO standards (ISO-3166) ISO 3166-1. The Bahrain airport remains open without interruption with enhanced screening measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. [267], Bahrain hopes to build a science culture within the kingdom and to encourage technological innovation, among other goals. King Hamad enjoys wide executive powers which include appointing the Prime Minister and his ministers, commanding the army, chairing the Higher Judicial Council, appointing the parliament's upper house and dissolving its elected lower house. [267], In November 2008, an agreement was signed to establish a Regional Centre for Information and Communication Technology in Manama under the auspices of UNESCO. [144], Bahrain has a bicameral National Assembly (al-Jam'iyyah al-Watani) consisting of the Shura Council (Majlis Al-Shura) with 40 seats and the Council of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwab) with 40 seats. [178] In September 2020, after the United Arab Emirates announced normalizing relations with Israel, Bahrain announced that it would allow all commercial flights coming from Israel to fly over its airspace[179] On 11 September 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Bahrain and Israel were to normalize relations under the Bahrain–Israel peace agreement. The country’s chief city, port, and capital, Manama (Al-Manāmah), is located on the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island. [223] The municipality was in charge of cleaning roads and renting buildings to tenants and shops. [107], Human rights conditions started to decline by 2007 when torture began to be employed again. [4] The 2010 census records that the Muslim proportion had fallen to 70.2% (the 2010 census did not differentiate between the non-Muslim religions). It is an archipelago consisting of Bahrain Island and some 30 smaller islands. In 2013, the Bahrain Science Centre was launched as an interactive educational facility targeting 6–18-year olds. The Bahrain International Circuit also features a full-length dragstrip where the Bahrain Drag Racing Club has organised invitational events featuring some of Europe's top drag racing teams to try to raise the profile of the sport in the Middle East. Four alternatives for the management of groundwater quality that are available to the water authorities in Bahrain are discussed and their priority areas are proposed, based on the type and extent of each salinisation source, in addition to groundwater use in that area. Arabic plays an important role in political life, as, according to article 57 (c) of Bahrain's constitution, an MP must be fluent in Arabic to stand for parliament. [330][331], Brave Combat Federation is a Bahrain-based Mixed Martial Arts promotion which has hosted events in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and India. Read the country information page. ][210], On 11 July 2020, a government watchdog in Bahrain claimed that the confessions of two pro-democracy campaigners were extracted by torture. As of 2008[update], 37 Jews remained in the country. [327], Association football is the most popular sport in Bahrain. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. [151][152][153] Ghada Jamsheer, a leading woman activist[154] said the government was using the law as a "bargaining tool with opposition Islamic groups". Shia Bahrainis are divided into two main ethnic groups: Baharna and Ajam. A large share of exports consist of petroleum products made from imported crude oil, which accounted for 51% of the country's imports in 2007. Bahrain MMA Federation (BMMAF) has been set up under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the jurisdiction of the Sports Minister, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Self-censorship is widespread. [122][123][124][125][126] More than 80 civilians and 13 policemen have been killed as of March 2014[update]. About three-fifths of the labour force is foreign-born. [296] MCG is one of the oldest private institutes in the country. [25] The Portuguese were expelled from the islands in 1602 by Abbas I of the Safavid Empire,[64] which gave impetus to Shia Islam. [322] Ali Bahar was one of the most famous singers in Bahrain. [141] The marine biotopes are diverse and include extensive sea grass beds and mudflats, patchy coral reefs as well as offshore islands. It also caused some problems between the Bahraini and the Qatari governments. 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[84] Prior to the First World War, there were about 400 vessels hunting pearls and an annual export of more than £30,000.[27]. [41], The name Tylos is thought to be a Hellenisation of the Semitic Tilmun (from Dilmun). [341] The Independent named it "one of the most controversial in the history of the sport". [308] Intermarriages between Bahrainis and expatriates are not uncommon—there are many Filipino-Bahrainis like Filipino child actress Mona Marbella Al-Alawi. This ratio was on a par with investment in education in Lebanon and higher only than that in Qatar (2.4% in 2008) and Sudan (2.2% in 2009). Hypocrisy on Parade: Washington Arms Bahrain, Denounces Russia For Arming Syria, "Welcome to Naval Support Activity Bahrain", U.S. El Oued 32. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Bahrain. [232], In 2008, Bahrain was named the world's fastest-growing financial center by the City of London's Global Financial Centres Index. [313] The Bahrain national museum houses a permanent contemporary art exhibition. Bloggers and other netizens were among those detained during protests in 2011. Commemoration of Muhammad's final sermon and completion of the message of Islam. Radio Bahrain is a long-running English language radio station and Your FM is a radio station serving the large expatriate population from the Indian Subcontinent living in the country. They managed to organise a rally attended by 500 participants. [14] It has been famed since antiquity for its pearl fisheries, which were considered the best in the world into the 19th century. [2] Bahrani Arabic is the most widely spoken dialect of the Arabic language, though it differs widely from standard Arabic, like all Arabic dialects. In 410, according to the Oriental Syriac Church synodal records, a bishop named Batai was excommunicated from the church in Bahrain. Skeletons and Social Composition: Bahrain 300 BC – AD 250, 1998. [317], Literature retains a strong tradition in the country; most traditional writers and poets write in the classical Arabic style. While the small islands in both groups are rocky and low-lying, rising only a few feet above sea level, the main island is more varied in appearance. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of five thousand years of civilisation. "[32] The Greek historian Theophrastus states that much of Bahrain was covered by these cotton trees and that Bahrain was famous for exporting walking canes engraved with emblems that were customarily carried in Babylon. The country attracts a large number of foreigners and foreign influences, with just under one-third of the population hailing from abroad. When Bahrain was elected to head the United Nations General Assembly in 2006 it appointed lawyer and women's rights activist Haya bint Rashid Al Khalifa President of the United Nations General Assembly, only the third woman in history to head the world body. [302] Malaria and tuberculosis (TB) do not constitute major problems in Bahrain as neither disease is indigenous to the country. Gulf Madhyamam is a newspaper published in Malayalam. After approval, the king may ratify and issue the act or return it within six months to the National Assembly where it may only pass into law if approved by two thirds of both councils. [45][title missing]. Brill Online. Sir Arnold Wilson, Britain's representative in the Persian Gulf and author of The Persian Gulf, arrived in Bahrain from Muscat at this time. For many centuries after Tylos, Bahrain was known as Awal. Bahrain will be the first Asian and Arab country to host the amateur MMA championship. 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