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- *King:Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Crown Prince: Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Prime Minister: Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa*Capital(and largest city)Manama.Independence - From Persia1783 - Termination of special treaty with the United Kingdom15 August 1971 Population - 2010 estimate1,234,571 33 islands
- Bahrain Flag and Emblem (1932)Flag used prior to 1820Flag used from 1820 to 1932.Flag used from 1932 to 1972.Flag used from 1972 to 2002.Royal Standard since 2002.In 2002 the number was again reduced to five, so that each of the points could stand for one of the Five Pillars of Islam.[2]
- *name: King Fahd Causeway, Other name(s)Bahrain Bridge.*CausewayCarries:Motor vehicles* Crosses:Gulf of Bahrain*Maintained by: King Fahd Causeway Authority* Total length: 25 km (16 mi), Width23 m (75 ft)* started: 8 July 1981* Opened12 November, 1986* The project cost a total of US$1.2 billion (SAR3 billion)
- Qatar Bahrain Bridge* Other name(s): Qatar-Bahrain Friendship, al Mahhabah Bridge.CarriesMotor vehicle and RailCrossesGulf of BahrainLocale Bahrain and QatarMaintained by: Qatar and Bahrain Causeway FoundationTotal length: 40 km (25 mi)Opened:2015 (planned)On April 27, 2011, an announcement: causeway would start in 2011 for completion in 2015.Estimated Cost: approximately $5 billion.
- *Arad Fort: The Fort is square with a circular tower on each corner. Built in the 17th century Arad Fort, It has undergone extensive restoration, and is now illuminated at night, presenting a magnificent sight. *Al-Faith Fort: Built in 1852, the fort sits on a high vantage point overlooking the desert. The fort has 4 towers, 2 square & 2 circular. It is believed that the Al-Faith Fort was built on the ruins of an earlier 1698 castle. * Bahrain Fort: Built by the Portuguese in 1522, on the ruins of an earlier smaller fort built by the Bahrani's, the fort has a great historical importance in the Arabian Gulf region. Excavations have revealed soldiers' barracks, horse stables.*Situated in the village Duraz along Budaiya Road. Although he archaeological excavation has discontinued, there are still remains of cylindrical columns featuring the special design of the temple.
- * Al Khamis Mosque:This one of the oldest relics in the of Islam region, and the foundation are believed to have been laid as early as 692AD. An inscription found on the site, however, suggests a foundation date sometimes during the 11th Century.*‘Aali, the largest historic cemetery in the world until the present day. Connected to the Dilmun civilization.*Barbar temple: Situated in Barbar next to budaiya, the temple cinsists of three superimposed levels built over several periods of time. The temple comprises a sacred throne, a libation stone and a worship court.* The Tree of Life is appox 400yrs old, and comes from the Acacia family, which usually have a life expectancy of less then 100yrs. It is a mystery how the tree has survived in the middle of the desert without any know water source.
- *Bab al-Bahrain or Bahrain Gateway*designed by Sir Charles Belgrave in 1945, it housed the government offices of the time and overlooked the sea.*The ground floor now houses the tourist information office and a handicrafts shop.*Bab Al Bahrain also serves as entrance to the souk (market).
- Broke ground:December 2002Opened:17 March 2004Construction cost:$150 millionArchitect: Hermann Tilke* It has six separate tracks, including a test oval and a drag stripMajor events: Formula OneBahrain Grand PrixLength: 5.412 km (3.363 mi)Turns15Lap record:1:30.252 (Michael Schumacher,Ferrari, 2004)Full Circuit: 6.299 kmDrag strip:1.2 km