| Manama, Bahrain | |
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| Governorate | Capital Governorate |
| Government | |
| - Governor | Humood bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Population (2001) | |
| - City | 162,000 |
| - Density | 5,304/km² (13,737. The Capital Governorate ( Arabic: محافظة العاصمة transliterated: Muhafazat al-'Asimah is one of the five Governorates of Bahrain Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/sq mi) |
| - Metro | 345,000 |
| Website: http://www.capital.gov.bh | |
Manama (Arabic: المنامة Al-Manāmah) is the capital city of Bahrain and is the country's largest city with a population of approximately 155,000, roughly a quarter of the country's entire population. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf
Manama has emerged as the capital of independent Bahrain after periods of domination by Portugal and Persians earlier in its history. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. layout and formatting it should ensure no clashes with the top of the infobox Today, it is a modern capital with an economy based around the sales promotion industry as crude oil takes a less pronounced role in the economy. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit (See Economy of Bahrain. According to the 2007 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain has the second most free economy ) Because of its thriving economy, a Danish firm has proposed a skyscraper that would be over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and be called the Murjan Tower to be built. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Currently only a concept, if built it would be the world's tallest structure.
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History
Manama was mentioned in Islamic chronicles at least as far back as 1345. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. It was conquered by Portugal in 1521 and then by the Persians in 1602. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. [1] Since 1783 it has been under the control of the Al-Khalifa dynasty. The Al Khalifa (آل خليفة dynasty is the ruling Sunni family of Bahrain. Manama was declared a free port in 1958 and in 1971 became the capital of independent Bahrain. A free port ( porto franco) or free zone (US Foreign-Trade Zone is a port or area with relaxed jurisdiction with respect to the country of location [2]
Climate
In common with the rest of Bahrain, Manama has extremely hot, humid summers, and mild winters. Temperatures may rise as high as 50°C (120°F) in summer, as is the case in the rest of the country. [3] Winters are generally a lot milder, with average temperatures in January around 17°C (63°F). [4]
Geography
The city is located in the far north-eastern corner of Bahrain island on a small peninsula. As in the rest of Bahrain island, the land is generally flat (or gently rolling) and arid.
Manama is served by Bahrain International Airport on the nearby island of Al Muharraq, to which it is connected via a causeway. Bahrain International Airport (مطار البحرين الدولي is an international Airport located in Muharraq, an island on the northern tip of
The major places within Manama are:
- Adliya
- Central Business District (CBD)
- Diplomatic Area
- Gudaibiya
- Hoora
- Noaim
- Juffair
- Seef District
- Umm Al Hassam
- Zinj
Skyline
Law and government
Manama is part of the Capital Governorate, one of five Governorates of Bahrain. Adliya (Arabic العدلية is the Bohemian neighborhood in Manama, Bahrain. The Diplomatic Area ( Arabic: المنطقة الدبلوماسية transliterated: al-Mantiqah ad-Diblomasiyah is an area that's Gudaibiya ( Qudaibiya) is a neighbourhood in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. Hoora (الحورة is one of the well-known busy parts of Manamas the capital of Bahrain. Noaim ( Arabic: النعيم an-No'aim) is a district of Bahrain's capital Manama located in the north west of Manama city center Juffair is in Manama, Bahrain located in an area that used to be sea but has been extensivley reclaimed since 1970 Seef ( Arabic: السيف is a small town in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. Umm Al Hassam (أم الحصم (trans Mother of Sea Shells) is a middle-class neighbourhood on the southern coast of Manama, which is the capital of Bahrain Zinj (الزنج is a Suburb in the city of Manama, Bahrain. New Zinj consists of spacious villas many overlooking the sea front and Tubli Bay Seef ( Arabic: السيف is a small town in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. The Capital Governorate ( Arabic: محافظة العاصمة transliterated: Muhafazat al-'Asimah is one of the five Governorates of Bahrain Until 2002 it was part of the municipality of Al-Manamah. Councils exist within the governorates; eight constituencies are voted upon within Capital Governorate in 2006. [5]
Economy
Manama is the focal point of the Bahraini economy. While oil has decreased in importance in recent years due to depleting reserves, petroleum is still the mainstay of the economy, while heavy industry (e. An oil is a substance that is in a viscous Liquid state ( "oily") at ambient temperatures or slightly warmer and is Heavy industry does not have a single fixed meaning as compared to Light industry. g. aluminum smelting, ship repair), banking and finance, and tourism are increasing in importance. WikipediaNaming A ship /ʃɪp/ is a large vessel that floats on water Ships are generally distinguished from Boats based on size A banker or bank is a Financial institution whose primary activity is to act as a payment agent for customers and to borrow and lend money Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Several multinationals have facilities and offices in and around Manama. [6]
The economic base for Manama itself is financial services, with over two hundred financial institutions and banks based in the Diplomatic Area. There is also a large retail sector in the shopping malls around Seef, while the centre of Manama is dominated by small workshops and traders. Seef ( Arabic: السيف is a small town in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.
Transportation
The outline of the present road network was traced in the early 1930s, soon after the discovery of oil. The four main islands and all the towns and villages are linked by excellent roads. There were 3,164 km (1,996 mi) of roadways in 2002, of which 2,433 km (1,512 mi) were paved. A four-lane, 2. 8-km (1. 7-mi) causeway and bridge connect Manama with Al-Muharraq, and another bridge joins Sitra to the main island. A four-lane highway atop a 24-km (15-mi) causeway, linking Bahrain with the Sa'udi Arabian mainland via Umm an-Nasan, was completed in December 1986 and financed by Sa'udi Arabia. Umm an Nasan island ( is the fourth largest Island in Bahrain, after Bahrain Island, Hawar Island and Muharraq Island. In 2000, there were 172,684 passenger vehicles and 41,820 commercial vehicles. Bahrain's port of Mina Sulman can accommodate 16 oceangoing vessels drawing up to 11 m (36 ft). In 2001, Bahrain had a merchant fleet of eight ships of 1,000 GRT or over, totaling 270,784 GRT. Also in 2001, there were four airports, three of which had paved runways. The international airport near Al-Muharraq can handle large jet aircraft and serves more than two dozen international airlines. In 1997, the airport was in the midst of a major expansion. Gulf Air, headquartered in Bahrain and owned equally by the governments of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), flies to other Gulf countries, India, and Europe. In 2001, 1,250,100 passengers were carried on scheduled domestic and international flights.
Private vehicles and taxis are the primary means of transportation in the city. In addition, Manama has a comprehensive bus service which is far more economical than other modes of transport. A minimum fare of 150-200 fils allows you to travel by bus. There are bus routes to other towns such as Al Muharraq and Isa Town. Muharraq ( (meaning Place of Ashes is Bahrain 's second largest city and served as its capital until 1923 Madinat 'Isa ( Isa Town) (مدينة عيسى is a middle class suburb in Bahrain in the north central part of the country
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is located approximately 15 kilometers from the city. Bahrain International Airport (مطار البحرين الدولي is an international Airport located in Muharraq, an island on the northern tip of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Bah is a city in India Bahrain International Airport is a premier hub airport in the Middle East. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Strategically located in the Northern Gulf between the major markets of Saudi Arabia and Iran, the airport has one of the widest range and highest frequency of regional services with ideal connections to major international destinations in Europe, Asia , Africa , the Far East and Australasia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The Far East is a term often used by people in the Western world to refer to the countries of East Asia. Australasia is a Region of Oceania: New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and neighbouring Islands in the Pacific . .
Demographics
Manama forms the bulk of the Capital Governorate, the exact population of which was given in 2001 as 163,696. 103,235 of these were male, the other 60,641 female. The majority of Manama residents are non-Bahrainis: only 55,230 residents have Bahraini citizenship. [7]
Neighborhoods
The major neighborhoods within Manama are:
- Adliya
- Bu Ashira
- Bu Ghazal
- Diplomatic Area
- Fareeq el-Hammam
- Fareeq el-Hatab
- Fareeq el-Makharqa
- Ghuraifa
- Gudaibiya
- Gufool
- Hoora
- Juffair
- Mahooz
- Naim
- Seef District
- Sulmaniya
- Umm Al Hassam
- Zinj
Culture
Bahrain is strongly Islamic and Arabic; while Manama shares these traits, it also contains a large number of foreigners and foreign influences, with just under a third of the populace hailing from abroad. Adliya (Arabic العدلية is the Bohemian neighborhood in Manama, Bahrain. The Diplomatic Area ( Arabic: المنطقة الدبلوماسية transliterated: al-Mantiqah ad-Diblomasiyah is an area that's Al-Makharga or el-makharga (المخارقة is a district in the Manama Souq -- the heart of Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Gudaibiya ( Qudaibiya) is a neighbourhood in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. Hoora (الحورة is one of the well-known busy parts of Manamas the capital of Bahrain. Juffair is in Manama, Bahrain located in an area that used to be sea but has been extensivley reclaimed since 1970 Seef ( Arabic: السيف is a small town in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. Umm Al Hassam (أم الحصم (trans Mother of Sea Shells) is a middle-class neighbourhood on the southern coast of Manama, which is the capital of Bahrain Zinj (الزنج is a Suburb in the city of Manama, Bahrain. New Zinj consists of spacious villas many overlooking the sea front and Tubli Bay For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Literature See also Arabic literature Arabic literature is the writing produced both Prose and Poetry, by speakers of the [8]. Alcohol is legal in the country, with bars and nightclubs operating in the city. This is in contrast to many other Arabic countries, such as Saudi Arabia, who ban alcohol under all circumstances. This is seen as a sign by many that while both Manama and Bahrain are strongly Islamic, they are open-minded and tolerant of others and other cultures. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation.
Soccer is a popular sport, with three teams from Manama participating in the Bahraini Premier League. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Current Teams (2007/2008 season Al Ahli Club Al Hala Al Najma Club Al-Shabab Club The Bahrain National Museum is located in Manama. The Bahrain National Museum (also referred as National Museum of Bahrain) is the largest and one of the most oldest Museums in Bahrain.
Education
Manama has a wide range of universities, colleges and institutes.
Colleges & Universities
- Ahlia University
- AMA International University, Bahrain
- Applied Science University
- Arab Open University
- Arabian Gulf University
- Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
- College of Health Sciences
- Delmon University
- New York Institute of Technology
- Kingdom University
External links
- Manama is at coordinates Coordinates:
Notes and references
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica - Manama (retrieved 25 November 2006)
- ^ Encyclopaedia of the Orient - Manama (retrieved 25 November 2006)
- ^ Lonely Planet - Bahrain - Weather (retrieved 2 December 2006)
- ^ AME Info - Bahrain Country Guide - Climate (retrieved 2 December 2006)
- ^ Bahrain News Agency - ELECTION 2006 (retrieved 2 December 2006)
- ^ CIA World Factbook - Bahrain (retrieved 2 December 2006)
- ^ Capital Governorate Databank - Population by Nationality and Sex (retrieved 25 November 2006)
- ^ - Trip Advisor - Manama Culture (retrieved 2 December 2006)
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