Fast Facts in Bahrain
Population: 708,573
Capital: Manama
Time Zone: UTC+3
Currency Name: Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
Languages: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu
Ethnic Breakdown: Bahraini 62.4%, non-Bahraini 37.6%
Religion: Muslim (Shi'a and Sunni) 81.2%, Christian 9%, other 9.8%
Major Cities: Manama
Phone Country Code: 973
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: November - March
Voltage: 230 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: g
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: In Bahrain, a male gynecologist can only examine a woman's private parts through a mirror.