Countries of the World: Bahrain
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Bahrain.
Bahrain is a small island country located on the Asian continent. Bahrain sits in the Persian Gulf, has a population of just under 1.5 million as of 2022 and is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway.
You pronounce Bahrain like this: BAH-RAYN.
Key information and contact details for Bahrain
Official Language: Arabic.
Secondary Language(s): English, Farsi, Urdu.
Bahrain dialling code: +973.
Bahrain currency: Bahraini dinar.
Bahrain Capital City: Manama.
Bahrain International Airport: Bahrain International Airport, Rd 2404, Muharraq, Bahrain. Phone Number: +973 8000 7777.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police / Ambulance / Fire 999.
British Embassy: British Embassy, 21 Government Ave, Manama, Bahrain. Phone Number: +973 1757 4100.
American Embassy: United States Embassy, 6H3C+V8G, Rd No 3119, Zinj, Bahrain. Phone Number: +973 1724 2700.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain.