Bahrain is a small island in the Persian Gulf (or the Arabic Gulf, as the Arabs call it). It is linked to its big neighbor Saudi Arabia by a bridge and separated by a small strait from Qatar. The population is, like in neighboring Iran in large majority Shia Muslim. Less than 270 square miles in size, Bahrain is one of the most densely populated island countries in the world. Approximately 140,000 people reside in the capital city of Manama. Arabic is the official language, but many citizens also speak English. Bahrain is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of the Middle East, because of its many banks and financial centers. Comprised of 33 islands, the country has one of the lowest elevations in the world; its highest point reaches a mere 134m or 440'. Bahrain's main exports are aluminum and petroleum.

Major Cities in Bahrain
Manama, Adliya, Riffa, Muharraq, jiddhafs, Bahrain island, Muharraq Island,

Major Attractions:
Bahrain National Museum, Beit Al-Qur'an, Souk market, Al-Fatih Mosque, Qal'at al-Bahrain, Barbar and Ad-Diraz temples, Al-'Areen Wildlife Sanctuary, Abu Mahir Fort, Qal'at Arad, dhow building yard, Royal Tombs, Bani Jamrah

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General Information For Tourists

1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit

General Information For Tourists - II

20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon

Fast Facts About Hong Kong

1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international

Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram.

Getting In & Out Of Hong Kong

There are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway

General Information About Burma

Truly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A

General Information About Hong Kong

Hong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong

Visa Information For Tourists

Most visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the

Shopping Attraction In Hong Kong

Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty

Asia News

Indian shares fall on weak Asia

Indian shares fall on weak Asia Indian shares fell more than 1 percent in early Friday deals on weak Asian markets, as investors digested a three-day rally and refrained from taking long positions ahead of the weekend. At 11:09 a.m. the 30-issue benchmark BSE index was 0.88 percent lower at 11,867.95 points,

Googly point: Asia Cup put off for now

Googly point: Asia Cup put off for now MUMBAI: The Asia Cup limited overs tournament, slated to be held in Pakistan from February 14 to 28 next year, has been put off indefinitely, the Indian Cricket Board announced on Sunday. Making the announcement, BCCI president Sharad Pawar told reporters that it

ASIA DEBT: West Europe Targets Perpetual Bonds At Asia

ASIA DEBT: West Europe Targets Perpetual Bonds At Asia The trickle of perpetual bonds sold in Asia threatens to become a flood as Western European companies join the Latin American and Eastern European borrowers that dominated the market last year. All the borrowers are tapping into the fast-growing wealth of Asian

Around Asias Markets: Rubber falls and tires rise

Around Asias Markets: Rubber falls and tires rise Rubber planters in Asia are tapping trees faster than ever, pushing down prices and helping a recovery in shares of the tire makers Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear. Rubber prices in Tokyo, the worlds biggest futures market for the raw material, have

Ogilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific head

Ogilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific head The Nasdaq stock market has hired James Ogilvy-Stuart as its Asia-Pacific head. According to an official release issued today, Ogilvy-Stuart will be based in Hong Kong and be responsible for NASDAQs new listings business throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Ogilvy-Stuart takes up his position on July

South Asia Free Trade Area Launched

South Asia Free Trade Area Launched The long-awaited South Asian common market was launched on Saturday. Under the new liberalised regime, intra-regional trade could rise from the current $5-6 billion to $18 billion in five years, experts say. There has been cross-party support in the Maldives for the South Asia Free Trade Area

Executive lays out Gazproms vision for Asia-Pacific region

Executive lays out Gazproms vision for Asia-Pacific region MOSCOW A top executive of Gazprom, the Russian natural gas monopoly, expounded Wednesday in a speech at an economic forum on his companys sweeping plan for controlling supplies in the Asia-Pacific region - one some analysts say would replicate in Asia a

Rare seabird flies thousands of kilometers across Asia

Rare seabird flies thousands of kilometers across Asia A Christmas Island frigatebird named Lydia recently completed a 26-day journey over 4,000 kilometers -- across Indonesian volcanoes and some of the busiest shipping lanes in Asia -- in search of food for her baby chick. The trip, tracked with a global positioning device

CENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poor

CENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poor Human rights abuses throughout Central Asia remain common despite some positive developments towards reform, a new report by Amnesty International (AI)said on Tuesday. There are still a lot of serious issues remaining, Maisy Weicherding, a researcher for the watchdog groups Eurasia team, covering Kazakhstan,

‘Indian auto market will be No 1 in Asia’

‘Indian auto market will be No 1 in Asia’ German auto major Audi announced the launch of its luxury sedan A4 and sports utility vehicle Q7 at the eighth Auto Expo 2006 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday. In an interview to Sify.com, Audi’s overseas sales director Andre Konsbruck