Bahrain
Bahrain - Pearl of the Gulf
Bahrain is an island located southwest in the Persian Gulf. Its full
name is the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bahrain means "two seas" in Arabic.
Covering an area of 70.65 square kilometers, it has a population of
690 000, with Bahrainian people accounting for 63%, with the rest
from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and so on. Residents are Muslim.
Arabic is the official language, and English is also spoken. Bahrain
dinar is the currency. The capital is Manama (Al Manaman).
National Flag
The flagpole side of the flag is white, with red on the right. The
border between red and white is sawtooth-shaped.
History
In 3000 BC, the city was built. In 1000 BC, the Phoenicians came to
this. In the 7th century AD, it was part of the Arab Empire, under
the Basra province. From 1507-1602, it was occupied by the
Portuguese. From 1602-1782, it was under the rule of the Persian
Empire. In 1783, the Al-Khalifa family dynasty was established and
the country was known as the emirate of Bahrain. In 1820, the
British invaded Bahrain. In 1880, it was reduced to a British "protectorate."In
March 1971, Britain announced that the Persian Gulf emirates would
have treaties signed by the end of the year. The same year, on
August 14, the State of Bahrain declared its independence. On
February 14, 2002, a new emir came to the throne, becoming the
country called the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Economic and Cultural Customs
Bahrain, a small country with limited arable land, coupled with poor
water and soil quality, has limited agricultural development. Food
and meat are imported. Agriculture is focused on the northern coast
of Bahrain Island. Dates are the main crop, along with seedling
alfalfa, vegetables, wheat, and tropical springs.
Bahrain is an island country with abundant resources. Its pearl
industry is world-famous. It is the center of Persian Gulf pearl
collection. Natural gas and oil resources are abundant. It has
developed into the banking and financial center of the Persian Gulf,
with the capital of Manama gaining a reputation as the "Zurich of
the Arab world." Industry mainly involves oil and gas exploration,
refining, and aluminum smelting, as well as shipbuilding, textiles,
and building materials.
Ceramics is an old industry, mainly the production of everyday
utensils in a unique style. Bahrain produces fine coffee utensils. A
handmade waist knife, the scabbard carved and set with pearls, is a
popular gift items in the Arab world.
In Bahrain, the statutory engagement price of a bride is a gold
lira. In the marriage ceremony, the village boys bring to the groom
to the bride's home. After combing the bride's hair, smearing
ointment on her hands and feet, putting on Na Shale, and women with
a carpet-hsiang up the bride, the groom reads: "may God bless you!"
Then the bride's veil can be lifted.
Pearl Tower Manama
Manama is Bahrain's political, economic, and cultural center. On the
city streets, there are a variety of dates and palm trees. The
ancient Arab-style houses, a labyrinth of meandering lanes, provides
sharp contrast to the modern banks and hotels. Manama has a Block
"Pearl" monument, whose six major pillars hold up a large pearl 90
meters high. At night, the big pearl is illuminated by light.
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