Bahrainis a smallisland countrysituated near the western shores of thePersian Gulfin theMiddle Eastcomprising more than 30 islands. Itis the site of the ancientDilmun civilisation.It has been famed since antiquity for itspearl fisheries, which were considered the best in the world into the 19th century.It's an oasis of social liberalism – or at least Western-friendly moderation – among the Muslim countries of the region. It's popular with travellers for its authentic "Arabness".
Bahrain
