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Bahrain is an oil state in the Middle East with around 650,000 inhabitants. It lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Bahrain. Neighboring countries are Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the west to the east and south. Because of its location has developed both an economic and financial position within the oil world. Bahrain consists of about thirty-three different islands are connected by bridges. The largest portion of the islands consist of desert. The capital of Bahrain is Manamah and is inhabited by 160,000 people. Bahrain has for the most part autonomously. Only in the 17th century the Portuguese governed the archipelago and the British did from 1861 to 1971. Meanwhile country since 2001 through a referendum become a constitutional monarchy. approximately 35 kilometers from Manamah, the Sakhir circuit. This circuit has been opened since 2004 and is known of the Formula 1 races. At the World Unesco is the tell Qal'at al Bahrain. It is an artificial hill formed by successive layers of human habitation. The first finds all dating from 2300 BC. Later in the 16th century was the tell occupied by the Portuguese. The Portuguese built a fort (Qal'at), where the tell his name to thank. Another attraction is the Bahrain World Trade Center. It consists of two towers, each 240 metres and 50 storeys, which three wind turbines are placed. Other attractions include the Barbar Temple, the Arad Fort and the village of Bani Jamrah, which is known for its weavers culture.

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