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Bahrain comprises of a cluster of thirty three islands, which occupies an area of more than seven hundred square kilometers. This archipelago located in the Arabian Gulf, form the eastern shoreline of Saudi Arabia. The local time followed in the country of Bahrain is GMT + 3 hours.

The terrain has derived its name from the major and biggest island Bahrain , which occupies more than five hundred and fifty square kilometers. The state is well connected by a route to Muharraq, the international airport and Sitra, the down town area, as well as the country region. A huge gamut of small islands is there near the main island of Bahrain but these islands are mostly abandoned. These islands attract many species of migratory birds which come here in spring and autumn every year. The Arabian Gulf possesses standard deepness of about 36 meters and most of it is in the surrounding area of Bahrain.

In the country of Bahrain though the English language is widely understood and is applied by the majority of business sectors, but Arabic is considered as official language.

Coming to religion, Islam is the most eminent religion of Bahrain and is observed by the majority of the population. Besides this the houses of worship of other religions are also found in the country of Bahrain.

The climatic condition of the island of Bahrain is influenced by warm summer and cool winter. Usually from November to April the climate is really enjoyable and charming, with temperature ranging from 15 to 24 degree Celsius. Usually the weather becomes coolest between the month of December and March. Months from July to September are dominated by extreme humidity. The yearly standard precipitation is, on an average, 78 millimeters.