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Destination Guide Bahrain

Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is an archipelago of 33 islands, the largest being Bahrain Island, at 55 km long by 18 km wide. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway. Iran lies 200 km to the north of Bahrain, across the Gulf. The peninsula of Qatar is to the southeast across the Gulf of Bahrain.

Located at 26.0275, 50.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Bahrain, Member states of the Arab League, Arabian Peninsula, Arabic-speaking countries and territories, Persian-speaking countries and territories, Constitutional monarchies, English-speaking countries and territories, Island countries, Middle Eastern countries, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Persian Gulf countries, Western Asian countries, States and territories established in 1971, Western Asia, Member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Member states of the United Nations

Jordanian protests (2011–present)

The Jordanian protests is a series of ongoing protests in Jordan that began on January 2011, and resulted in the firing of the cabinet ministers of the government. In its early phase, protests in Jordan were initially against unemployment, inflation, corruption. along with demanding for real constitutional monarchy and electoral reforms.

Located at 26.0275, 50.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Nonviolent revolutions, Riots and civil disorder in Jordan, Arab Spring by country, 2011 in Jordan, 2011 riots, 2011 protests

Bahrain Bloody Thursday

Bahrain Bloody Thursday is the name given by protesters in Bahrain to 17 February 2011, the fourth day of their national uprising. Bahrain security forces launched a pre-dawn raid to clear Pearl Roundabout in Manama of the protesters camped there, most of whom were at the time asleep in tents; four were killed and about 300 injured. The event led some to demand even more political reform than they had been before, calling for an end to the reign of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Located at 26.0275, 50.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Protests in Bahrain, Human rights in Bahrain, 2011–2012 Bahraini uprising, Deaths during 2011–2012 Bahraini uprising

Day of Rage (Bahrain)

Day of Rage is the name given by protesters in Bahrain to 14 February 2011, the first day of their national uprising. Inspired by the successful uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, Bahraini youth organised protests using social media websites. They appealed to the Bahraini people "to take to the streets on Monday 14 February in a peaceful and orderly manner".

Located at 26.0275, 50.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Protests in Bahrain, Human rights in Bahrain, 2011–2012 Bahraini uprising, Deaths during 2011–2012 Bahraini uprising

Al Areen Wildlife Park

Al Areen Wildlife Park is a nature reserve and zoo, located in Sakhir, Bahrain. It is one of five other protected areas in the country and it is the only designated protected area on land, in the country. It covers a total area of 8 km sq and was first established in 1976. Species native to Bahrain, both plants and animals, as well as species originating from Africa, south Asia are present in the zoological park.

Located at 26.0156, 50.4956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1970s establishments in Bahrain, Protected areas established in 1976, Tourism in Bahrain

March of loyalty to martyrs

The March of loyalty to martyrs was a protest on 22 February 2011 in Manama, Bahrain. Tens of thousands participated in the protest, one of the largest in the Bahraini uprising. Named after the seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous protests, the march filled the space between Bahrain mall and Pearl Roundabout.

Located at 26.0275, 50.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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