Did you know?
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Bahrain was the first area in the Arabian Gulf to discover oil, in 1932. |
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According to the IMF the country's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated to be US$23,410 in 2011. |
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Bahrain joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 1 January 1995. |
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According to the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom published by the US Heritage Foundation, Bahrain is the 12th freest economy in the world. It is also the Arab world's freest economy. |
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According to a 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Bahrain is recognised as the 46th least corrupt country in the world |
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Bahrain is geographically the same size as Singapore. |
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While Islam is the main religion, Bahrainis are known for their tolerance, and churches, Hindu temples, Sikh Gurdwaras and a Jewish synagogues can be found alongside mosques. |
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Bahrain has a Formula One race-track, and hosted the first Gulf Air Grand Prix on 4 April 2004. The race was won by Michael Schumacher. |
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