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	Britain.tv Wikipedia - Bahrain
		Bahrain is the smallest, in terms of population, Arab nation in the world, and the smallest Arab member of the United Nations.
		Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning "Two Seas", and is thought to either refer to the fact that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, or to the south and north waters of the Persian Gulf, separating it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.
		Bahrain is a generally flat and arid archipelago, comprising of a low desert plain rising gently to a low central escarpment, in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia.
	www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=Bahrain (3517 words)

	Suchmaschine
		Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning "Two Seas", and is thought to either refer to the fact that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, or to the south and north waters of the Persian Gulf, separating it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.
		Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy headed by the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; the head of government is the Prime Minister, Shaykh Khal-fa bin Salman al Khalifa, who presides over a cabinet of 23 members [1].
		Bahrain's natural resources include large quantities of oil and associated and nonassociated natural gas as well as fish stocks, which is perhaps fortunate as arable land constitutes only 2.82% [5].
	www.dmoz.ch /lexikon.cgi?sprache=en&q=Bahrain (4291 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		The underpinnings which are clearly provided for in the preamble of the GCC Charter confirm the special relations, common qualities and similar systems founded on the creed of Islam, faith in a common destiny and sharing one goal, and that the cooperation among these states would serve the sublime objectives of the Arab nation.
		The law outlines that Bahrain is to be divided into five municipalities: Capital (www.capital.gov.bh), Muharraq www.muharraq.gov.bh/index.php, Northern District (www.northern.gov.bh), Central District and Southern District.
		Bahrain is a close friend, and an important example of a nation making the transition to democracy.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /historicaltimeline.html (1108 words)

	Bahrain Information Center - bahrain map
		In a Plebiscite bahrain as a country to decide the country's future, the majority of the population the tree of life in bahrain of Bahrain chose to reject bahrain movies Iran's claims, and to define themselves, as well as their culture as Arabic, and not Persian.
		Bahrain's natural resources include large quantities of oil and associated and nonassociated natural bahrain women gas as well as fish stocks, which is perhaps fortunate as arable land constitutes only 1% of the country.
		Bahrain has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors from neighbouring states, but growing awareness of its rich heritage dating back five thousand years to the Dilmun civilization means that the Kingdom is steadily attracting visitors from further abroad.
	www.scipeeps.com /Sci-Official_Languages_A_-_C/Bahrain.html (1945 words)

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		Executive Summary Citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sunni and Shia alike, are disappointed that the promise of political reform contained in the National Charter they voted overwhelmingly last year to endorse is not being realized in practice.
		There is a widely shared sense that the government of Bahrain is not the people's government at all, but rather acts in the interests of the royal family and a small circle around it.
		In a place such as Bahrain today, where potentially significant political restructuring is underway and little systematic research on public attitudes has been done, it is all the more necessary and valuable to begin by listening intensively to people's responses to open-ended questions.
	www.ndi.org /ndi/library/1452_bh_report_100102.txt (10306 words)

	Bahrain information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning "Two Seas", and is thought to either refer to the fact that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, or to the south and north waters of the gulf, separating it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.
		Bahrain is sometimes described as the 'Middle East lite': an Arab country that mixes thoroughly modern infrastructure with a definite Gulf identity, but unlike other countries in the region its prosperity is not solely a reflection of the size of its oil wealth, but also related to the creation of an indigenous middle class.
		Bahrain has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors from neighboring states, but growing awareness of its rich heritage dating back five thousand years to the Dilmun civilization means that the Kingdom is steadily attracting visitors from further abroad.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Bahrain (3345 words)

	Bahrain
		The Kingdom of Bahrain, or Bahrain (formerly spelled Bahrein), is a borderless island nation in the Persian Gulf (Southwest Asia/Middle East, Asia).
		Saudi Arabia is to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway, and Qatar is to the south across the Persian Gulf.
		Nowadays Bahrain is a cosmopolitan society with mixed communities: two thirds of Bahrain's population consists of Arabs while the rest are immigrants and guest workers that are largely from Iran, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
	creekin.net /n14-bahrain.html (1501 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Bahrain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy headed by the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; the head of government is the Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa who presides over a cabinet of 15 members.
		Bahrain is the home of Formula One racing in the Middle East, hosting the Gulf Air Grand Prix on 4/4/04, the first for an Arab country and then followed by the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2005.
		Bahrain has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors from neighboring states, but growing awareness of its rich heritage dating back five thousand years to the Dilmun civilization means that the Kingdom is steadily attracting visitors from further abroad.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/bahrain (2956 words)

	AllRefer.com - Bahrain - Introduction \| Bahraini Information Resource
		Bahrain, the only island state of the five Persian Gulf states, came under the rule of the Al Khalifa (originally members of the Bani Utub, an Arabian tribe) in 1783 after 180 years of Iranian control.
		Bahrain's historical concern over the threat from Iran as well as its domestic unrest prompted it to join the GCC at the organization's founding in 1981.
		Bahrain's cordial association with the United States is reflected in its serving as homeport for the commander, Middle East Force, since 1949 and as the site of a United States naval support unit since 1972.
	reference.allrefer.com /country-guide-study/bahrain/bahrain4.html (4211 words)

	Bahrain Country Information
		Bahrain University has been established for standard undergraduate and graduate study, and the College of Health Sciences--operating under the direction of the Ministry of Health--trains physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics.
		Bahrain was once part of the ancient civilization of Dilmun and served as an important link in trade routes between Sumeria and the Indus Valley as long as 5,000 years ago.
		Bahrain, in conjunction with its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners--Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates--has moved to upgrade its defenses over the last 10 years in response to the threat posed by the Iran-Iraq and Gulf wars.
	www.mideastreview.com /bahrain_country_information.htm (3026 words)

	Top20Bahrain.com - Your Top20 Guide to Bahrain!
		The Kingdom of Bahrain, or Bahrain (formerly spelled Bahrein), (Arabic: ÙÙÙÙØ© Ø§ÙØ¨ØØ±ÙÙ) is a borderless island nation in the Persian Gulf (Southwest Asia/Middle East, Asia).
		Bahrain was in the ancient times known as Dilmun, Tylos (its Greek Given name), Awal, as well as Persian name Mishmahig when it came under of the imperial rule of the Persian Empire.
		Bahrain has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors from neighbouring states, but growing awareness of its rich heritage dating back five thousand years to the Dilmun civilization means that the Kingdom is steadily attracting visitors from further abroad.
	top20bahrain.com (1920 words)

	JURIST - Bahrain: Bahraini Law, Legal Research, Human Rights
		Bahrain is a hereditary emirate under the rule of the Al Khalifa family.
		Bahrain's five governorates are administered by the Minister of State for Municipalities and the Environment in conjunction with each Governorate's Governor.
		The Bahrain Defense Force maintains a separate court system for military personnel accused of offenses under the Military Code of Justice.
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/bahrain.htm (924 words)

	Strategic Resource Group
		Bahrain was once part of the ancient civilization of Dilmun and served as an important link in trade routes between Sumeria and the Indus Valley as long as 5,000 years ago.
		Accordingly, Bahrain sought independence as a separate entity and became fully independent on August 15, 1971, as the State of Bahrain.
		Bahrain’s international airport is one of busiest in the Gulf, serving 22 carriers.
	www.srginc.org /bahrain.html (1616 words)

	:: EDB :: Bahrain Facts & Figures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning "Two Seas", and refers to two facts, one that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, or to the south and north waters of the gulf, separating it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.
		Bahrain Island is a pear-shaped land mass 48 km.
		Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East with the most connections to the rest of the region.
	www.bahrain.com /default.asp?action=category&id=91 (736 words)

	Oil For Food: Bahrain Mission to the United Nations
		The ceiling on oil sales was eased during 1998 and finally lifted in 1999, enabling the programme to move from a focus on food and medicine to repairing essential infrastructure, including the oil industry.
		Previously, 66 per cent was being allocated to the humanitarian programme (53 per cent for the centre and south and 13 per cent for the three northern governorates), with the Compensation Commission receiving 30 per cent of the revenue.
		The Government of Iraq is responsible for the purchase and distribution of supplies in the 15 governorates in the centre and south.
	www.un.int /bahrain/oilforfood.html (911 words)

	Welcome to Bahrain Brief
		Bahrain goes to the polls on 24 October in the country’s first fully democratic parliamentary elections, in which both men and women will have the vote and the right to stand as candidates.
		Bahrain was represented at the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg by a delegation led by Minister of State for Municipalities and Environment Affairs, Jawad Salem Al Arrayed, and included other officials and representatives of NGOs.
		Bahrain’s NGOs were represented by a coalition of women’s and youth groups under the banner of the Sustainable Development Committee (SDC), which was headed by Shams Murad of the Children and Mothers Welfare Society, the President of the Bahrain Women’s Society, Wajeeha Al Baharna, and youth environment advocates Khalid Zainal and Majida Al Zakari.
	www.bahrainbrief.com.bh /english/sep-2002.htm (2199 words)

	Bahrain
		Bahrain is a hereditary emirate with few democratic institutions and no political parties.
		The London-based Bahrain Freedom Movement and the Beirut-based Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain remain active outside the country, but Bahrain Freedom Movement leader Dr. Mansur Al-Jamry returned to the country in December to establish an independent newspaper.
		The elected worker representatives of the JLC's select the 11 members of the General Committee of Bahrain workers (GCBW), which was established by law in 1983, and which oversees and coordinates the work of the JLC's.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2001/nea/8246.htm (8895 words)

	Bahrain Regions
		A map of the governorates may be found on page 12 of this PDF file.
		Bahrain consists entirely of islands in the Gulf of Bahrain, an arm of the Persian Gulf.
		The Kingdom of Bahrain has made a document available on the Internet, supposedly titled Bahrain in Figures 2000, which lists the area and population figures by region according to the 2001 census, along with areas.
	www.statoids.com /ubh.html (384 words)

	Middleas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		Bahrain, in an unsuccessful effort to persuade some of the subcommission experts to vote against the resolution, offered to ratify the Convention Against Torture and to donate $100,000 to one of the working groups of the Subcommission.
		Bahrain was also cited for reported human rights violations in the reports of the specialrapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers (February 1997) and the special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (January 1997).
		Bahrain's government continued to enjoy the support of most Arab governments for its policies, and a number of the Gulf Cooperation Council states provided financial aid.
	www.hrw.org /hrw/worldreport/Middleas.htm (16506 words)

	Conspiring Against the Shia of Bahrain \| Bahrain Center for Human Rights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		To find coordination and cooperation among Sunnis in Bahrain and in other GCC states who are concerned with the spread of the Shia influence, and their seizure of important and sensitive positions, so that we have a comprehensive confrontation against their dangerous positions in the area (not only in Bahrain).
		The Bahrain Human Rights Watch Society is named in the Al Bandargate [14] report as receiving government funding and support to undermine the work and credibility of genuine human rights and activist groups.
		He was the University of Bahrain head of training and development in 2005, and before that University of Bahrain Centre of Measurement and Evaluation director.
	www.bahrainrights.org /node/652 (4022 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		She was speaking at the opening of a workshop on constitutional principles and political participation, being held by the council at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel.
		Participants in the three-day workshop, being held in co-operation with Bahrain University, include representatives from ministries, governorates, women's societies and the council's general-secretariat.
		Unruly protesters who take to Bahrain's street were condemned as threat to unity and democracy by parliament yesterday.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /democracy-04.htm (847 words)

	:: EDB :: Announcement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-18)
		To prepare for the FTA, Bahrain instituted significant political, economic and social reforms in an effort to emphasize the importance of democracy in the region.
		BITE is a springboard for sustaining the rapid growth of tourism in Bahrain and in the region.
		Bahrain is already the freest economy in the Middle East, with business-friendly policies in a range of areas.
	www.bahrainedb.com /default.asp?action=category&id=26 (1859 words)

	Gulfnews: Bahrain 'is an oasis of peace and security'
		Bahrain's newly appointed Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, reaffirmed yesterday that the country was an oasis of peace and security.
		He added that he was receiving daily reports of the security situation in Bahrain and that the ministry was closely monitoring all security matters that impact citizens and residences alike.
		He added that the problem was in the fact that neighbouring countries, unlike Bahrain, does not allow other GCC boats to fish and sell their products in local markets.
	archive.gulfnews.com /articles/04/07/07/125577.html (651 words)

	King of Bahrain Information
		The position of King of Bahrain was created in February 2002 when the then emir of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifah gave himself the title of king.
		Between 1783 and 1971 the rulers of Bahrain were styled as Hakim of Bahrain.
		Like the emirs, the king of Bahrain is that country's head of state and has nearly absolute power, though Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifah, the current king, may lose some of his power due to reforms.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/King_of_Bahrain (273 words)

	Bahrain Government Information
		In the first comprehensive public vote in Bahrain since the 1970s, 94.8% of voters overwhelmingly endorsed the charter.
		He simultaneously announced that the first municipal elections since 1957 would be held in May 2002, and that a bicameral parliament, with a representative lower house, would be reconstituted with parliamentary elections in October 2002.
		Bahrain has a complex system of courts, based on diverse legal sources, including Sunni and Shi'a Sharia (religious law), tribal law, and other civil codes and regulations created with the help of British advisers in the early 20th century.
	www.traveldocs.com /bh/govern.htm (536 words)

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