From the Book - Third edition.
Geography. The importance of water ; Flora and fauna ; Climate ; Cities
History. The stone age ; The Dilmun civilization ; Qalat al-Bahrain ; Tylos ; The coming of Islam ; Centuries of dispute ; al-Khalifa dynasty ; Twenty-first century developments
Government. Royal succession ; The constitution ; Executive branch ; Legislative branch ; Judicial branch ; Local administration ; Security and defense
Economy. Golden age of pearling ; Oil dependence ; Budget deficits ; Economic diversification ; Aluminum ; Manufacturing ; Banking ; Tourism
Environment. Water woes ; Rising seas ; Air pollution ; Desertification ; Wildlife
Bahrainis. Arabs ; Foreign contract workers ; Bahraini dress ; Children's dress ; Cleanliness
Lifestyle. Family ; Marriage ; Birth ; Divorce ; Education ; Health ; Old age and death
Religion. The principles of Islam ; The five pillars of Islam ; Shiite and Sunni Muslims ; The mosque ; Non-muslims
Language. Arabic ; Written Arabic ; Transliteration ; Body language ; Names
Arts. Musicians ; Embroidery ; Weaving ; Calligraphy ; Poetry ; Pottery ; Traditional
Houses ; Modern buildings ; Contemporary art
Leisure. Sports ; Motor sports ; Nightlife ; Parks and shops ; Children's games
Festivals. One-day holidays ; Islamic calendar ; Eid al-Fitr ; Eid al-Adha
Food. Bahraini foods ; Drinks ; The souk
From the Book - [2nd ed.]
