| Population: | 2.34 million (1998) |
| Religions: | 85% Muslim (Shi'ite 30%, Sunni 45%, Other 10%) Christian, Hindu, Parsi and other 15% . |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Languages: | Arabic (English is widely spoken) |
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| Saturday – Thursday | 8:30 - 12:30 |
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