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Bahrain''s reputation as a relatively liberal and modern Persian Gulf state has made it a favourite with travellers in the region and an excellent introduction to the Gulf. It was once the seat of one of the great trading empires of the ancient world, and is redolent of the past.

While their neighbours staked everything on oil, Bahrainis diversified their economy and created some of the region''s best education and health systems. Years of British influence have made English widely spoken. Development has been swift, but it hasn''t swallowed up everything.

Full country name: Kingdom of Bahrain
Area: 707 sq km
Population: 668,000
People: Bahraini (63%), Asian (13%), Iranian (8%), other Arab (10%)
Language: Arabic, Persian, English
Religion: Shi''a Muslim (70%), Sunni Muslim (15%), other religions and indigenous beliefs
Government: constitutional hereditary monarchy
Head of State: King Sheikh Hamad bin `Isa Al Khalifah
Head of Government: Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa


GDP: US$7.7 billion
GDP per capita: US$13,000
Annual Growth: 3%
Inflation: 0%
Major Industries: Petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, offshore banking, tourism
Major Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia, India, US, Japan, UAE