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Bahrain

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The Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: البحرين‎ , al-Baḥrayn) is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of 5,000 years of civilisation. The island is home to forts including Qalat Al Bahrain, which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Bah

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26.00, 50.55

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