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Bahrain
[bah-reyn, -rahyn, buh-]
noun
a sheikdom in the Persian Gulf, consisting of a group of islands: formerly a British protectorate; declared independent 1971. 232 sq. mi. (601 sq. km). Manama.
the largest island in this group, and the site of most of the country's oil fields. 213 sq. mi. (552 sq. km).
Bahrain
/ ɑːˈɪ /
noun
an independent sheikhdom on the Persian Gulf, consisting of several islands: under British protection until the declaration of independence in 1971. It has large oil reserves. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Manama. Pop: 1 281 332 (2013 est). Area: 678 sq km (262 sq miles)
Bahrain
Island kingdom in the Persian Gulf off the coasts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Example Sentences
Royal Navy minesweepers were based in Bahrain, an asset much appreciated by the adjacent US Navy's 5th Fleet HQ which surprisingly, has been weak on mine counter measures.
There are US personnel based in Cyprus, and a US naval facility in Bahrain.
US and UK military naval personnel and ships are also stationed in Bahrain.
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which has become the most common opening race, is again in April as a result of the timing of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Five kittens heard crying for help under a shipping container in Bahrain have been saved by Royal Navy sailors.
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