Map of Bahrain 1. Al Fat eh is th e mo sq ue in Ba h ra in wh i ch is capable of reconciling audience of 7000 and is one of the la rgest mosques. this mosque was built in 1988.it was built with marble, glass and teak wood. the most attractive thing is the dome of the mosque which is made up of fiber glass and gives a fascinating view at night a nd the largest dome. 2 . Bahrain National Museum is one ne of the most alluring buildings in Bahrain opened in 1988 with a sensational patio overlooking the sea front is the first museum in Bah rain covering 000 !ear histor!. "t is a one of the melodramatic place to visit in Bahrain. it has a large collection of archaeological stuff, halls, galleries, shops and a cafeteria are also located there. #. Bahrain International Circuit was established in $arch 17, %00& and is actuall! a $otorsport local. man! events were held in the circuit like drag racing, grand 'ri(, v8 super cars, desert &00 and such man! other kinds of events. it has a grand 'ri( track, Kingd om Of bahrA in Known in ancient times as Dilmun, Bahrain was an important center of trade by the 3rd millennium B.C. The islands were ruled by the ersians in the !th century ".D., and then by "rabs until #$!#, when the ortu%uese in&aded them. ersia a%ain claimed Bahrain in #'(). In #*+3 "hmad ibn alKhalifah too- o&er, and the alKhalifahs remain the rulin% family today. Bahrain became a British protectorate in #+)(. It did not %ain full independence until "u%. #!, #*#. "lthou%h oil was disco&ered in Bahrain in the #3(s, it was relati&ely little compared to other /ulf 0tates, and the wells are e1pected to be the 2rst in the re%ion to dry up. 0hei- Isa ibn 0ulman alKhalifah, who became emir in #'#, was determined to di&ersify his countrys economy, and he set about establishin% Bahrain as a ma4or 2nancial center. The country pro&ides its people with free medical care, education, and olda%e pensions. Con5icts between the 0hiite and 0unni Muslims are a recurrin% problem in Bahrain. The 0unni minority, to which the rulin% al Khalifah family belon%s, control s nearly all the power and wealth in the country . The 0hiites continue to a%itate for more representation in %o&ernment, and minor &iolent clashes ha&e led to about two do6en deaths since #!. T789I0T HISTORY OF Capital: Manama Official Languages: Arabic Religion: Islam Demonym: Bahraini Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy King: Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifah Prime Minister: Khalifah ibn Sulman al- Khalifah Total Lan !rea: 76 !m " Population: #$%&%$''' (est) as of "'#&* Currency: Bahraini +inar (BH+* Calling Coe: ,7% "lag Coat of !rms