Manama - Knowledge

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Historically, the ports at Manama were of poor reputation. The British described the ports importing systems as being "very bad – goods were exposed to the weather and there were long delays in delivery", in 1911. Indians began maintaining the ports and new resources were built on site, improving the

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The widening of roads in the old districts of Manama and the development of a national network linking the capital to other settlements commenced as early as the arrival of the first car in 1914. The continuous increase in the number of cars from 395 in 1944, to 3,379 in 1954 and to 18,372 cars in

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in 1932 and the subsequent production of oil exports in 1934, the country gained a greater significance in geopolitics. The security of oil supplies in the Middle East was a priority of the British, especially in the run-up to the Second World War. The discovery of oil led to gradual employment of

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The country attracts a large number of foreigners and foreign influences, with just under one-third of the population hailing from abroad. Alcohol is legal in the country, with bars and nightclubs operating in the city. Bahrain gave women the right to vote in elections for the first time in 2002.

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as the Hakim of Bahrain in 1869, Manama became the centre of British activity in the Persian Gulf, though its interests were initially strictly commercial. Trading recovered fully by 1873 and the country's earnings from pearl exports increased by sevenfold between 1873 and 1900. Representing the

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on rare occasions. Average temperatures of the summer and winter seasons are generally from about 17 °C (63 °F) to about 34 °C (93 °F). The most pleasant time in Bahrain is spring when sunshine is comparatively low, coupled with mild temperatures moderated by soft breezes.

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Manama is the main hub of the country's road network. At the moment the city's road network is undergoing substantial development to ameliorate the situation of traffic in the city. Due to the fact that it is the capital and the main city in the country, where most of the government and the

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In 1926, a second public school for boys opened up in Manama called the Jafaria School. Two years later, in 1928, the first public school for girls was established. Due to financial constraints suffered by the Education Committee, the Bahraini government took control of the schools in 1930.

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and the Manama Fort (now the Ministry of Interior) to its south. However the city has now grown to include a number of newer suburban developments as well as older neighboring villages that have been engulfed by the growth of the city. The districts that make up Manama today include:

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district in the city's northeast helped facilitate diversification of the country's economy from oil by exploiting the lucrative financial industry. Financial institutions in the district numbered 187 by 1986. The scarcity of land suitable for construction led to

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Bahrain’s historical connection with Persian culture, particularly through the Sassanian and Achaemenid Empires, has influenced many place names and cultural elements in the region, supporting the possibility of Persian linguistic roots. Additionally, cities like

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In 1927, the country's pearling economy collapsed due to the introduction of Japanese cultured pearls in the world market. It is estimated that between 1929 and 1931, pearling entrepreneurs lost more than two-thirds of their income. Further aggravated by the

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church in the city and petrol stations, were targeted and set ablaze. Demonstrations held in front of the British political residency called for the dismissal of Charles Belgrave, who was later dismissed by the direct intervention of the

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appear to have been founded simultaneously in the 1800s, Muharraq took prominence due to its defensive location and was thus the capital of Bahrain until 1923. Manama became the mercantile capital and was the gateway to the main

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in 1810–11, in addition to a civil war in 1842 between Bahrain's co-rulers saw the town being a major battleground. The instability paralysed commercial trade in Manama; the town's port was closed, most merchants fled abroad to

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and the establishment of more parking spaces. Many tracks previously laid in the pre-oil era (prior to the 1930s) were resurfaced and widened, turning them into 'road arteries'. Initial widening of the roads started in the

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were found across the north and central regions of the country, some originating 5,000 years ago. Despite the discovery of the mounds, there is no significant evidence to suggest heavy urbanisation took place during the

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The role of Manama as a regional port city in the Persian Gulf made it a hub for migrant workers in search of a better living. As a result, Manama has often been described, both in the pre-oil and post-oil era, as a

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bankrupt divers from the pearling industry in the 1930s, eventually causing the pearling industry to disappear. During the war, the country served as a strategic airbase between Britain and India as well as hosting

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erupted in March 1965, though predominately led by students aspiring for independence rather than by Arab nationalists. In 1968, the British announced their withdrawal from Bahrain by 1971. The newly independent

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Manama is the focal point of the Bahraini economy. While petroleum has decreased in importance in recent years due to depleting reserves and growth in other industries, it is still the mainstay of the economy.

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Post-independence Manama was characterised by the rapid urbanisation of the city and the swallowing-up of neighboring villages and hamlets into a single urbanised area, incorporating new neighbourhoods such as

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The four main islands and all the towns and villages are linked by well-constructed roads. There were 3,164 km (1,966 mi) of roadways in 2002, of which 2,433 km (1,512 mi) were paved. A

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was signed between Britain and Bahrain, which placed the British in charge of defending Bahrain in exchange for British control over Bahraini foreign affairs. With the ascension of

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era. It is believed that the majority of the population lived in rural areas, numbering several thousand. Evidence of an ancient large rural population was confirmed by one of

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concluded an oil agreement with the Hakim to prohibit the exploration and exploitation of oil for a five-year period. In 1919, Bahrain was officially integrated into the

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where it operates till the present day. In addition to the American Mission School, another foreign private school was opened in 1910; Al-Ittihad school, funded by the

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scholarship, producing clerics for use in mainland Persia. Additionally, the rich agricultural northern region of Bahrain continued to flourish due to an abundance of

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commercial offices and facilities are established, along with the entertainment centers, and the country's fast growth, vehicle population is increasing rapidly.

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of the islands. The position of Shaikh al-Islam lay under the jurisdiction of the central Safavid government and as such, candidates were carefully vetted by the

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Persian control over the Persian Gulf waned during the later half of the 18th century. At this time, Bahrain archipelago was a dependency of the emirate of

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Placenames of the world: origins and meanings of the names for over 5000 natural features, countries, capitals, territories, cities and historic sights

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Quranic schools were the only source of education in Bahrain prior to the 20th century; such schools were primarily dedicated to the study of the

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in 1940. In 1947, following the end of the war and subsequent Indian independence, the British residency of the Persian Gulf moved to Manama from

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served as the prime source of revenue for the government. With the onset of the Great Depression, the collapse of the pearling industry and the

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can accommodate 16 oceangoing vessels drawing up to 11 m (36 ft). In 2001, Bahrain had a merchant fleet of eight ships of 1,000

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were constructed (Isa al Kabeer avenue in the 1930s, Exhibition avenue in the 1960s and Al Fateh highway in the 1980s), to push back the

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The name "Manāmah" (without the Al-) was first recorded around the year 730 AH (approximately 1330 AD) during the visit of Turān Shah of

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city. In 1904, it was estimated that Manama's population numbered 25,000, out of which half were believed to have been foreigners from

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from India. During this time, they also imported goods from India and from other regional countries. They imported rice, textiles,

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in the Persian Gulf, having already defeated Hormuz. The Portuguese consolidated their hold on the island by constructing the

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served as the end of these roads. To the west, a major highway was built that linked Manama to the isolated village port of

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were established for the first time in 1923, followed by the establishment of the Department of Land Registration in 1924.

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expeditions and finance grain production in the rural areas surrounding the city. In 1521, Bahrain fell to the expanding

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Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States

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Annual Population of Urban Agglomerations with 300,000 Inhabitants or More in 2014, by Country, 1950–2030 (thousands),

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is the most popular sport in Manama (and the rest of the country), with three teams from Manama participating in the

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decree, issued in 1913. The decree gave the resident political agent greater powers and placed Bahrain under the

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and municipal elections in decades. Further elections in 2006 and 2010 led to the election of Islamist parties,

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effort led to expansion in other industries and helped transform Manama into an important financial hub in the

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or over, totaling 270,784 GT. Private vehicles and taxis are the primary means of transportation in the city.

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of the 19th century resulted in British consolidation of trade routes, particularly those close to the

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on a small peninsula. As in the rest of Bahrain, the land is generally flat (or gently rolling) and

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to the island. At that time, it had already been annexed by his predecessor, Tahamtam II of Hurmuz.

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the following year. A subsequent crackdown on the NUC led to the dissolution of the body. Another

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Mapping the transnational community: Persians and the space of the city in Bahrain, c. 1869–1937

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The newly formed Manama municipality (left) and the reorganised customs office of Manama (right)

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area. In the 2010s, the historic core of Manama underwent revitalisation efforts alongside the

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civilisation inhabited the area in 3000 BC, serving as a key regional trading hub between

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There is evidence of human settlement on the northern coastline of Bahrain dating back to the

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in Persia, the Portuguese were expelled from Bahrain and the Safavids took control in 1602.

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Presently, Manama has a wide range of private and public universities and colleges such as

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and extend the city area in belt-like forms. To the north, the foreshore used to be around

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in 1919. The school was founded by prominent citizens of Muharraq and was endorsed by the

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and therefore under the governance of the British Raj. The British pressured a series of

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took control of the island in 700 BC for more than a century. This was followed by

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as the provincial capital. The town was also the seat of the Persian governor and the

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Life and Land Use on the Bahrain Islands: The Geoarchaeology of an Ancient Society

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and by 1981, foreigners outnumbered Bahrainis two-to-one. The construction of the

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Originally it was called simply "Manamah" before being renamed to Al-Manamah. In

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constructed a fort on the southern outskirts of Manama (likely the Diwan Fort).

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The commercial network of Dilmun lasted for almost 2,000 years, after which the

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became more widespread in the country, culminating in the opening of the first

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elementary school set up in 1892 (according to one account) in Manama by the

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in northern Bahrain helped facilitate ancient horticulture and agriculture.

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Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862–1863)

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Manama has a bus service that launched on 1 April 2015, with a fleet of 141

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Education in Bahrain—1919–1986 An Analytical Study of Problems and Progress

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family became the rulers of the country, and all political relations with

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and wheat. The opening of Persian markets to Bahraini exports, especially

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that called for the reinstatement of an elected parliament. In 2001, the

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courts. During the Safavid era, the islands continued to be a centre for

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This article is about the capital of Bahrain. For the city in Ajman, see

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residential project (three towers) under-construction on the far-right).

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to the main island. A four-lane highway atop a 24 km (15 mi)

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To the south of Manama, roads connected groves, lagoons and marshes of

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in 628 AD, work on one of the earliest mosques in the region, the

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Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia

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district, widening its main roads by demolishing encroaching houses.

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Historically, Manama has been restricted to what is now known as the

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A panoramic view of the skyline of Manama from left to right:1. The

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and the Persian coast until hostilities ceased. The English scholar

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These student protests were led by intellectuals and poets such as

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in 1956, anti-British unrest broke out in Manama, organised by the

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Histories of City and State in the Persian Gulf: Manama Since 1800

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The evolving Arab city: tradition, modernity and urban development

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Traces of Paradise: The Archaeology of Bahrain, 2500 BC to 300 AD

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Protesters at the Pearl Roundabout just before it was demolished.

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rule, which later gave way to Greek influence during the time of

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of Bahrain, Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifia Boys school, in the island of

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situation. As of 1920, Manama was one of the main exporters of

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The Safavids, sidelining Manama, designated the nearby town of

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started to spread in Bahrain. By 410–420 AD, a Nestorian

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CIA World Factbook – Bahrain (retrieved 2 December 2006)

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stretching over 2.8 km (2 mi), connect Manama with

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tribes who migrated in the eighteenth century along with the

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British were native agents, usually from minorities such as

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and cotton fields. The island came under the control of the

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to primarily focus on expanding the road network, widening

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in 1932, the country's economy began to shift towards oil.

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was forced to abdicate in favour of his reform-minded son

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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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was approved by Bahrainis. The charter led to the first

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as an overseas imperial territory following the Bahrain

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used Manama as a military base of operations during the

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control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of

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who regularly reported back to British India and the

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commented on the extensive cultivation of crops like

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4419: 4360: 3872:(born 1981), English punk and folk singer-songwriter 3266:(born 1975), politician and Minister for Oil and Gas 931:, which prohibited piracy and slavery. In 1861, the 424: 4682: 4299: 3446:(born 1966), novelist, photographer and endodontist 3165:Source: NOAA, Meteo Climat (record highs and lows) 2376:The city is located in the north-eastern corner of 1285:published a 500-page report on the events of 2011. 525:The name is claimed by some to be derived from the 5058:The History of Land Use and Development in Bahrain 4128: 1034:administrative reforms in Bahrain during the 1920s 5004:"Manama Souq revamp will be finished by mid-2020" 4864:. Ministry of Education – Bahrain. Archived from 4676: 3842:(born 1989), businessman and mixed martial artist 3197:Notable cultural sites within Manama include the 1719:also employed several hundred in both Manama and 7079: 3818:(1940-2005), poet, journalist, and naval officer 3404:(born 1952), member of the Bahraini royal family 2162:was completed in December 1986, and financed by 1269:, as well as independent candidates. In 2011, a 719:dating between 600 and 1200 AD, in Manama. 474:in 1971 following a period of British hegemony. 4928:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 4023:World Urbanization Prospects, the 2014 revision 3889: 3506:(born 1986), television personality and surgeon 2216:, approximately 7 km (4 mi) from the 508:Globalization and World Cities Research Network 477:Although the current twin cities of Manama and 6724:An unrecognised or partially-recognised nation 6390: 5101:Manama: The Metamorphosis of an Arab Gulf City 3209:, which were due to be completed in 2020. The 1321:Old Manama which include the following areas: 6750: 6376: 5539: 5456: 5289: 5118: 4739:. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 73. 4354: 4266: 4140: 3788:(born 1984), Indian actress and film producer 3638:(born 1947), politician, novelist, journalist 3278:(1917-1971), activist and independence leader 1963:. The Sunni community is represented by Arab 1463: 5097: 4764: 4749: 4632: 4557: 4437: 4320:"Protecting Bahrain's Christian heritage..." 4317: 4278: 4195:Language & Linguistic Origins In Bahrain 4111:Language & Linguistic Origins In Bahrain 4058: 4046: 802:farms and orchards. The Portuguese traveler 663:. In the first century AD, the Roman writer 6764: 5470: 5303: 5119:Dumper, Michael; Stanley, Bruce E. (2007). 5043:. Vol. II. London: Macmillan & Co. 4941: 4803: 4663:"Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry" 4198:. Taylor & Francis. pp. 134, 135. 4114:. Taylor & Francis. pp. 134, 135. 3740:(born 1935), structural engineer and writer 3614:(born 1930), poet, diplomat and businessman 3420:Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Rashed Al Khalifa 3356:(1883-1956), Iraqi Ja’afari jurist and poet 2476:) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present 2059:in the 1920s but it shifted to a new road, 1477: 861:Bahrain and expelled the resident governor 7098:Former municipalities (regions) of Bahrain 6757: 6743: 6383: 6369: 5546: 5532: 5463: 5449: 5296: 5282: 4799: 4797: 4795: 4793: 4726: 4212: 3866:(born 1957), opposition political activist 3530:(born 1948), poet, lyricist and playwright 1470: 1456: 1159:across the Middle East and sparked by the 7123:Port cities and towns of the Persian Gulf 4791: 4789: 4787: 4785: 4783: 4781: 4779: 4777: 4775: 4773: 3692:(born 1985), Sri Lankan actress and model 3554:(born 1956), Qatari playwright and actor 3470:(born 1970), politician and former cleric 3213:of Manama are also the main location for 1283:Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry 707:. Following the conversion of Bahrain to 5226:. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. 5035: 4830: 4732: 4425: 4191: 4107: 3668:(born 1937), Indian actor and playwright 3566:(born 1960), filmmaker and film director 3494:(born 1973), art director and politician 3176: 2430:(tallest in the photo, center of image). 2344:Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance 2259: 2184: 2124: 2017: 2009: 2001: 1993: 1670: 1662: 1302: 1198: 1187: 1146: 995: 904: 734:while it ruled Bahrain from 1521 to 1602 721: 634: 602:'s ship captains, during voyages in the 5240: 5158: 5139: 5054: 4910: 4898: 4886: 4720: 4649: 4620: 4608: 4596: 4581: 4569: 4545: 4533: 4518: 4506: 4494: 4482: 4467: 4452: 4413: 4398: 4386: 4293: 4245: 3860:(born 1983), Indian author and educator 3830:(born 1950), author, scriptwriter, poet 3776:(born 1987), English rugby union player 3734:(born 1959), businessman and politician 3536:(born 1965), businessman and politician 3440:(born 1959), businessman and politician 3296:(born 1969), businessman and politician 1185:designated Manama as the capital city. 933:Perpetual Truce of Peace and Friendship 777: 742:, the island became a tributary of the 7080: 6336:Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute 5177: 4856: 4854: 4852: 4850: 4770: 4369: 1791: 1277:and the proclamation of a three-month 671:, the Hellenic name of Bahrain in the 540:, "man" (من) means "me," and "nameh" ( 6738: 6364: 5527: 5444: 5277: 4318:Al A'ali, Mohammed (24 August 2013). 4218: 4146: 4101: 3302:(born 1974), actress and screenwriter 1451: 818:, collected by around 2,000 pearling 564: 437: 5553: 5219: 5198: 5048: 4916: 4833:"Clean, comfortable and punctual..." 4831:Al Omari, Ahmed (16 February 2015). 4305: 4185: 4134: 3656:(1985-2019), actress and broadcaster 2348:College of Health and Sport Sciences 2102:, this highway crossed through the ' 1927:, as well as from India and Europe. 687:empires respectively, by which time 494:. Manama was designated as the 2012 23:. For the similarly named song, see 7113:Populated coastal places in Bahrain 4847: 4703: 4181:from the original on 5 August 2024. 4071:Manama Capital of Arab Culture 2012 3215:Muharram processions in the country 2424:tower (short building next to BFH). 1959:of mainland Arabia and the Persian 961: 470:, Bahrain established itself as an 466:, followed by a longer invasion by 420: 16:Capital and largest city of Bahrain 13: 5029: 3680:(1994-2022), Canadian basketballer 3584:(born 1948), Saudi poet and writer 1786: 14: 7134: 5255: 4227:from the original on 25 June 2024 3728:(born 1942), poet and broadcaster 3428:(1935-2001), historian and writer 3410:(1883-1966), politician and judge 3220: 991: 754:scholarship and training for the 5342: 5312:Current divisions (governorates) 5241:Shirawi, May Al-Arrayed (1987). 4192:Al-Tajer, Mahdi Abdulla (1982). 4108:Al-Tajer, Mahdi Abdulla (1982). 3854:(born 1987), British-Dutch model 3752:(born 1982), Guantanamo detainee 3698:(born 1969), journalist and poet 3476:(born 1982), Guantanamo detainee 3458:(born 1965), Guantanamo detainee 2389: 2204: 1727:was £1.5 million annually. 1629: 1131: 1076: 1067: 969: 703:, on the neighbouring island of 272: 206: 199: 173: 166: 140: 133: 103: 92: 85: 74: 5569:states with limited recognition 5184:. University of Chicago Press. 5098:Ben Hamouche, Mustapha (2008). 5055:Al-Nabi, Mohammed Noor (2012). 5024: 4996: 4975:. Oxford Business Group. 2012. 4963: 4824: 4655: 4311: 3986: 3770:(born 1999), English footballer 3572:(born 2002), actress and singer 3390:Meriam bint Abdullah Al Khalifa 1989: 1766: 929:General Maritime Treaty of 1820 661:Alexander the Great's conquests 322:30 km (10 sq mi) 5163:. Cambridge University Press. 4075: 4064: 4014: 3596:(born 1993), Qatari footballer 3560:(1835-1898), cleric and jurist 3548:(born 1957), poet and activist 3344:(born 1948), poet and academic 3264:Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed 3240:Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar Abdulla 2416:Bahrain Financial Harbor (BFH) 909:The British political agency, 883:Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Khalifa 207: 174: 141: 1: 7108:European colonisation in Asia 5066:Information Affairs Authority 4156:. The University of Arizona. 4033:, Population Division of the 4003: 3500:, politician and businessman 3414:Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa 3402:Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa 3380:(born 1975), poet, researcher 2474:Bahrain International Airport 2456:. In common with the rest of 2224:between the major markets of 2210:Bahrain International Airport 2189:Bahrain International Airport 2065:Bahrain International Airport 1288: 1000:Aerial view of Manama in 1936 981: 910: 154:Location of Manama in Bahrain 4804:Elsheshtawy, Yasser (2011). 4008: 3890:Twin towns and sister cities 3426:Mubarak bin Rashid Al Khater 2365: 2315:, who acted as the de facto 2286:Persian community of Bahrain 2243: 1978: 1241:, hotspots of unrest in the 513: 343:5,200/km (13,000/sq mi) 7: 3967: 3456:Isa Ali Abdullah al Murbati 3408:Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa 3396:Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa 2949:Average precipitation days 2735:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2595:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2158:mainland via the island of 2142:, and another bridge joins 1930: 1273:led to the intervention of 950:British political residency 425: 332: • Estimate 10: 7139: 6352:Georgian-Ossetian conflict 5353:Former divisions (regions) 5178:Larsen, Curtis E. (1983). 4810:. Routledge. p. 198. 3895: 3812:(born 1994), tennis player 3746:(born 1983), racing driver 3464:(born 1974), racing driver 3326:(born 1987), racing driver 3260:(born 1976), sport shooter 3248:(born 1989), tennis player 3172: 3164: 2471: 2445: 2441: 2369: 2332:Applied Science University 2278:Reformed Church in America 2256:List of schools in Bahrain 2253: 2247: 2236:, located in the south at 2199:Ministry of Transportation 1998:Aerial view of Manama City 1982: 1770: 1656: 1652: 1292: 1004:Following the outbreak of 559: 120:Bahrain World Trade Center 29: 18: 6772: 6719: 6399: 6329: 5845:Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 5593: 5579: 5562: 5478: 5429: 5351: 5340: 5311: 5037:Palgrave, William Gifford 4951:(in French). Météo Climat 4683:Development Team at BNA. 4355:Dumper & Stanley 2007 4267:Dumper & Stanley 2007 3320:(born 1990), basketballer 3117: 3043: 2995: 2948: 2874: 2804: 2734: 2664: 2594: 2524: 2519: 2516: 2513: 2510: 2507: 2504: 2501: 2498: 2495: 2492: 2489: 2486: 2483: 2480: 2472:Climate data for Manama ( 2291:Following the end of the 2212:is located on the nearby 1935:The two main branches of 1896: 1804:— 1677:Bahrain Financial Harbour 1627: 1516:Central Business District 1486: 587:Indus Valley civilisation 394: 382: 372: 358: 347: 339: 331: 326: 315: 310: 302: 297: 285: 267: 232: 127: 67: 58: 48: 6348:Abkhaz-Georgian conflict 5396:Rifa and Southern Region 5159:Fuccaro, Nelida (2009). 5140:Fuccaro, Nelida (2005). 4972:The Report: Bahrain 2012 4028:18 February 2015 at the 3979: 3738:Abdul Latif Jassim Kanoo 3686:(c.1962-2011), publisher 3348:Mohammed Hadi Al Halwaji 3332:(born 1972), bodybuilder 2180: 1251:Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa 1165:National Union Committee 1151:Overview of Manama, 1953 1042:Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa 900:William Gifford Palgrave 589:. Approximately 100,000 361:Capital Governorate 306:Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 190:Show map of Persian Gulf 52: 30:Not to be confused with 7103:Former British colonies 6766:Arab Capital of Culture 6014:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 5472:Major cities of Bahrain 5305:Governorates of Bahrain 4733:Prothero, G.W. (1920). 3884:(born 1988), footballer 3858:Vikramjit Singh Rooprai 3848:(born 1993), footballer 3836:(born 1998), footballer 3794:(born 1995), footballer 3782:(born 1991), footballer 3764:(born 1992), footballer 3758:(born 1998), footballer 3716:(born 1999), footballer 3710:(born 1980), footballer 3704:(born 2000), footballer 3674:(born 1981), footballer 3632:(born 1994), footballer 3602:(born 1982), footballer 3542:(1944–2017), politician 3534:Abdul Hakim Al-Shammari 3524:(born 1997), footballer 3516:Karim Ebrahim Al-Shakar 3512:(born 1996), footballer 3488:(born 1984), footballer 3482:(born 1990), footballer 3434:(born 2000), footballer 3374:(born 1989), footballer 3368:(born 1993), footballer 3362:(born 1989), footballer 3354:Abd al-Hussein al-Hilli 3308:(born 1994), footballer 3290:(born 1989), footballer 3288:Mohammed Tayeb Al Alawi 3272:(born 1985), footballer 3236:(born 1991), footballer 3192:Bahraini Premier League 2340:Arabian Gulf University 1773:Demographics of Bahrain 1647:Governorates of Bahrain 1295:Governorates of Bahrain 1247:National Action Charter 496:capital of Arab culture 43:Capital city in Bahrain 5199:Rice, Michael (2005). 4219:ADMIN (19 July 2016). 3936:, United Arab Emirates 3930:, United States (2004) 3816:Khalifah Hassan Qassim 3662:(born 1988), cricketer 3504:Mohamed Ali Al-Shaaban 3492:Mamdouh Abbas Al Saleh 3474:Abdulla Majid Al Naimi 3182: 2313:Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa 2265: 2190: 2130: 2023: 2015: 2007: 1999: 1680: 1668: 1641:Manama is part of the 1308: 1204: 1196: 1155:Following the rise of 1152: 1038:Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa 1001: 937:Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa 916: 735: 689:Nestorian Christianity 644: 632: 6126:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 5565:Dependent territories 5220:Room, Adrian (1997). 3800:(born 1964), diplomat 3672:Mohamed Duaij Mahorfi 3620:(1960-2011), musician 3518:(born 1945), diplomat 3450:Abdullah Al Muharraqi 3422:(born 1960), diplomat 3350:, poet and politician 3276:Abdul Rahman Al Bakir 3254:, merchant and trader 3252:Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo 3242:(born 1949), diplomat 3180: 2317:Minister of Education 2309:Bahraini royal family 2263: 2188: 2128: 2021: 2013: 2005: 1997: 1778:Historical population 1674: 1666: 1306: 1202: 1191: 1178:anti-British uprising 1150: 1014:Mesopotamian campaign 999: 908: 857:tribal confederation 750:, became a centre of 725: 638: 613: 442:) is the capital and 303: • Governor 252:26.22333°N 50.58750°E 187:Manama (Persian Gulf) 6801:United Arab Emirates 6563:United Arab Emirates 6037:United Arab Emirates 5250:. Durham University. 4147:McCoy, Eric (2008). 4089:on 11 September 2014 3690:Jacqueline Fernandez 3608:(born 1996), swimmer 3258:Khalid Ahmed Mohamed 2525:Record high °C (°F) 2372:Geography of Bahrain 2336:Arab Open University 2250:Education in Bahrain 2014:Bahrain Bay overview 1985:Transport in Bahrain 1249:, presented by King 1030:residency of Bushire 778:Early modern history 591:Dilmun burial mounds 439:[elmɐˈnɑːmɐ] 340: • Density 6344:Status of Jerusalem 6120:Episkopi Cantonment 5873:Bandar Seri Begawan 5376:Central Governorate 3726:Hassan Salman Kamal 3452:(born 1939), artist 3338:, nurse and midwife 3270:Sayed Shubbar Alawi 2805:Record low °C (°F) 2665:Daily mean °C (°F) 2197:. Regulated by the 2086:. Villages such as 1899:Bahrain Census 2010 1779: 1643:Capital Governorate 1299:Politics of Bahrain 1271:month-long uprising 1218:Indian subcontinent 865:. As a result, the 849:, itself a part of 738:In 1330, under the 699:was established in 606:. A vast system of 600:Alexander the Great 548:" (Book of Kings). 248: / 157:Show map of Bahrain 7036:State of Palestine 6923:State of Palestine 4868:on 18 January 2013 4572:, p. 185-186. 4521:, p. 127-128. 3974:Outline of Bahrain 3720:Ahmed Salman Kamal 3626:(1956-2019), actor 3590:(born), politician 3486:Abdulwahab Al-Safi 3480:Mohamed Al-Romaihi 3432:Ebrahim Al-Khattal 3228:Khalid Abdul Rahim 3183: 2448:Climate of Bahrain 2266: 2191: 2169:Bahrain's port of 2131: 2024: 2016: 2008: 2000: 1777: 1681: 1669: 1659:Economy of Bahrain 1541:Fareej el-Makharqa 1345:Fareej el-Makharqa 1309: 1279:state of emergency 1205: 1197: 1153: 1002: 917: 881:were terminated. 736: 645: 565:Pre-modern history 529:word الْمَنَامَة ( 472:independent nation 257:26.22333; 50.58750 116:Clockwise from top 7075: 7074: 6732: 6731: 6714: 6713: 6648: 6632: 6358: 6357: 6324: 6323: 5758:Camp Thunder Cove 5521: 5520: 5438: 5437: 5085:on 1 October 2018 5049:Secondary sources 4982:978-1-907065-58-3 4949:"Station Bahrain" 4765:Ben Hamouche 2008 4750:Ben Hamouche 2008 4633:Ben Hamouche 2008 4558:Ben Hamouche 2008 4438:Ben Hamouche 2008 4331:on 25 August 2013 4279:Ben Hamouche 2008 4059:Ben Hamouche 2008 4047:Ben Hamouche 2008 3965: 3964: 3824:(1936-2015), poet 3822:Abdul Rahman Rafi 3582:Thuraya AlArrayed 3564:Bassam Al-Thawadi 3552:Ghanem Al Sulaiti 3546:Fawziyya al-Sindi 3438:Khalid Al Maskati 3386:(1929-2004), poet 3366:Mahdi Al-Humaidan 3336:Naeema al-Gasseer 3234:Mahdi Abduljabbar 3201:and the adjacent 3169: 3168: 2998:relative humidity 2057:Government Avenue 2033:urban development 2022:Skyline of Manama 2006:Manama night view 1904: 1903: 1638: 1637: 1478:Neighborhoods of 1120:Italian Air Force 826:cultivators from 764:Portuguese Empire 744:Kingdom of Hormuz 732:Portuguese Empire 436: 410: 409: 7130: 7093:Capitals in Asia 6759: 6752: 6745: 6736: 6735: 6646: 6630: 6402: 6401: 6385: 6378: 6371: 6362: 6361: 5912:Christmas Island 5906:Flying Fish Cove 5582: 5581: 5548: 5541: 5534: 5525: 5524: 5465: 5458: 5451: 5442: 5441: 5346: 5298: 5291: 5284: 5275: 5274: 5270: 5267: 5266: 5264:Official website 5251: 5249: 5237: 5216: 5195: 5174: 5155: 5136: 5115: 5094: 5092: 5090: 5084: 5078:. 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