Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 26 and longitude of 50.5.

Kingdom of Bahrain also goes by the names, Al Bahrayn, Al Baḩrayn, Ba-ren, Bachrania, Bahrain, Bahrain - albhryn, Bahrain - البحرين, Bahraini, Bahrajn, Bahrayn, Bahrein, Bahreina, Bahreinas, Bahreyin, Bahreyn, Bahreïn, Bahruaens, Bahruäns, Bahréin, B

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-BH (Arabic) and its currency is the Dinar (BHD), currently exchanging at 1 Bahraini Dinar = 1.68048 British Pound Sterling 1 Bahraini Dinar = 2.65957 US Dollar .

Kingdom of Bahrain currently has a population of 738000 (estimate).

Regions within Kingdom of Bahrain

Largest Cities within Kingdom of Bahrain

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Bahrain

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 13:50:00 GMT

Travel Summary

Demonstrations and protests continue across various parts of Bahrain, some of which are violent. We cannot confirm where or when any such activity or resulting disruption will take place, but you should maintain a high level of security awareness, exercise caution, particularly in public places and on the roads, and avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

The Government of Bahrain has imposed a curfew on the waterways around Bahrain between 18:00 and 04:00. You are strongly advised to respect the curfew.

Passengers arriving at Bahrain Airport may experience delays at immigration due to more stringent checks being carried out by officials. Also, the Bahraini authorities have indicated that visa requirements for foreign nationals, including British Citizens, may change soon. British visitors are advised to check the website of the Bahraini Embassy in London for updates.

Visitors must have legal status in Bahrain when they depart. You may be prevented from departing Bahrain if you are subject to a travel ban, involved in legal proceedings, have unpaid debt, or are a child subject to a custody dispute. Visitors can incur heavy fines if they overstay or fail to extend their legal residency.

There is a general threat from terrorism in Bahrain. Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on western interests, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.

If travelling to or from Bahrain, we advise you to keep up to date with our travel advice, monitor the local media and stay in touch with your travel agent if you have one. You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.