Bahrain

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Overview of Bahrain

Officially name: Kingdom of Bahrain

Capital: Manama

Largest city: Manama

Official language: Arabic

Government: Constitutional monarchy

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Things to see and do in Bahrain

With a name meaning 'Two Seas' it is little wonder that Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands in the Gulf, defines itself in relation to the water that surrounds its shallow shores.

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Money & duty free for Bahrain

Dinar (BHD) = 1,000 fils. Notes appear in denominations of BHD20, 10, 5, and 1, and 500 fils. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 25 and 10 fils.