Bahrain

• Full name: Kingdom of Bahrain
• Population: 1.4 million (2012)
• Capital: Manama
• Area: 717 sq km (277 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 75 years (men), 76 years (women) 
• Monetary unit: 1 Bahraini dinar = 1,000 fils
• Main exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, aluminum
• GNI per capita: US $15,920 (2010)
• Internet domain: .bh

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