What would you like to know about Bahrain? Below are some links that will answer most of your questions.

If you don't find the specific information you want, click on "Reference" to the left, select the appropriate specialized collection from the links provided, and search for Bahrain. When using the reference sources, note the date of the most recent update. Some information, such as the names of current government officials, may be out of date.

General Background:

1. Library of Congress Foreign Area Handbook
   Authoritative discussions of history, society, culture, economy, security. Also summaries of the historical setting of the Persian Gulf, the role of Islam, Gulf wars, and much more.
   
   
2. CIA Factbook
   A brisk and easy to use compendium of facts on the country's history, society, politics, economy, communications, transportation, and military. Updated annually.
   
   
3. State Department Background Notes
   A succinct profile of history, government, politics. Practical information for travelers.

Government:

1. Official Bahrain Embassy Website in Washington
   Background info, biographies of key leaders, National Action Charter.

What's New on the Web:

1. Bahrain Brief
   Monthly internet newsletter on human rights and politics.
   
   
2. Web sites relating to Bahrain, compiled by Yahoo
   Includes access to chat groups, news, and specialized web pages as well as a listing of universities, government organizations, and cultural and social resources.

National Press:

1. Al-Ayam
   
   
2. Bahrain Tribune
   
   
3. Gulf Daily News

Demography:

Human Rights:

1. Human Rights Watch
   Search by country name.
   
   
2. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
   Search by country name.

Oil/Energy & Commerce:

1. US Department of Energy
   Search on country name.

Bookstore:

1. The Dilmun Temple at Saar : Bahrain and Its Archaeological Inheritance by Harriet Crawford (Editor), Robert Killick (Editor) (1997)
   
   
2. Women at Work in the Gulf : A Case Study of Bahrain by Munira A. Fakhro (1990)