Manama, Bahrain's wealthy capital.

Bahrain consists of an archipelago of 33 low-lying islands located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf. The name of the country translates as “Two Seas”. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and the two countries are connected by the King Fahd Causeway. Qatar is located to the south across the Persian Gulf.

Situated along major international trade routes between Asia and the West. The Kingdom of Bahrain has served as an important port and center of business for millennia. The capital city of Manama is a cosmopolitan center enhanced by modern cultural amenities including museums, shopping, restaurants and fine hotels and the country provides an open economy and an educated workforce.

Bahrain has been inhabeted for for approximately 7000 years. The ancient Dilmun Empire arose around 3200 B.C. Babylonians, Sumerians, Greeks, Persians, Portuguese, and Turks have each occupied Bahrain.

Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, however English, Farsi and Urdu are spoken widely. The local currency is the Bahraini dinar (BD) which is broken into 100 fils.