- Full Country Name: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Local Name: Mamlakat Al-Bahrayn
- Capital: Manama
- Language: Arabic and English.
- Currency: Dinar (BHD) = 1000 fils.
- People: Bahraini (63%), Asian (13%), Iranian (8%), other Arab (10%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 71.76, Female: 76.78.
- Religion: Shi'a Muslim (70%), Sunni Muslim (15%), other religions and indigenous beliefs.
- Size (sq km): 665 (189th)
- Population: 698,585 (164th)
- Population Density per sq km: 987 (10th)
- Country Dialling Code: 973
- Internet Country Code: .bh
- Time Zone: GMT +3
- Voltage Guide: 230AC, 50Hz (Awali, 120AC, 60Hz).
- Finance: Major credit cards accepted in hotels, large stores and restaurants. Smaller shops may prefer cash.
- Business Hours: 0800-1300, 1500-18/1900 Sat-Wed, 0800-1300 Thu. Some offices work 0800-1600 Mon-Thu with an hour's break for lunch.
- 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.
- Personal Safety: Safe.
