
About Kingdom of Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain is known as the “Arabian Gulf”. Bahrain, which means ‘two seas’- the salt and sweet- consists of 33 islands. Bahrain is a small modern island country in the Arabic Gulf ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family, offering a warm and welcoming environment for investors and expatriates, extending traditional Arabian hospitality at every level. Bahrain's residents and businesses benefit from the most liberal tax regime in the Gulf - with no personal income, corporation or wealth taxes.
With a total land area in excess of 700sq.kms.The country has a fascinating blend of eastern and western cultures. High rise skyscrapers, modern developments, traditional structures and ancient historical sites.
Geography
Bahrain's population consists of a significant percentage of expatriates from all over the world. Locals and expatriates live together and interact in a rare bond of fraternity. Bahrain is a comparatively liberal as well as a modern Arab country.
Location : Middle East island nation, east of Saudi Arabia
Area : Land: 700 sq km
Climate : Mild winters and sunny summers
Natural resources : Oil, associated and non associated natural gas, fish, pearls.
Population : Approximately 730,000 includes 235,108 non-nationals
Languages : Arabic, English

