| Population: | 0.63 million (1999) |
| Religions: | 85% Muslim; 15% Christians, Jews, Bahais, Hindus and Zoroastrians |
| Government: | Emirate, limited monarchy |
| Languages: | Arabic (English is widely spoken) |
| Work Week: | Saturday - Wednesday (some offices are open half days on Thursdays) |
| Monetary Unit: | Bahraini Dinar (BD) |
| Exchange Rate: | BD 1 = US$ 2.65 |
Al Bawaba
