| Country: |
Kingdom of Bahrain |
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| Capital: |
Manama |
| Area: |
665 (sq km) |
| Population: |
1.2 million |
| Language: |
Arabic is the official language; English is widely spoken and is the main commercial language |
| Currency: |
Bahraini dinar (BHD) |
| Religion: |
Islam |
| Head of State: |
His Majesty Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa |
| GDP: |
$32,064 (IMF 2008) |
| Major Industries: |
Trading, retailing, banking & other service sectors. |
| GCC States: |
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar |
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