The People
Total Population: Population of Bahrain (July 2006 estimate) are 724,645 (Source: CIO)
Population Growth: 1.45% (2006 estimate)
Official Languages: The official language is Arabic. English is very widely spoken and is the principal language of commerce.
Culture
The Kingdom of Bahrain is a Muslim country therefore; most of the people are dressed modestly. Bahrain is also considered one of the most modern countries in the GCC and has a mixture of people of different cultures and nationalities.
MEN
When visiting a mosque shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed. Shoes are also not allowed when you enter the mosque. It is recommended that you talk quietly when you are there.
Traditional Areas: For the central market, clothes can be less formal. You are free to wear anything you like as long as it is respectable.
Malls and Restaurants: Casual clothes are the best choice for such an outing.
Private Homes: When you are invited to an indoor party informal respectable clothes are recommended. Smart casual sounds perfect.
WOMEN
Mosques: Hair, arms and legs must be covered. Loose clothing required. No shoes allowed inside the mosque
Traditional Areas: Souq, villages, central market, etc.Skirts should be below the knee but long skirts and pants are preferable. Short sleeves to long sleeve tops preferable.
Malls: Seef mall, A'ali mall, Dana mall, Bahrain mall etc. Malls are very crowded areas, people are usually smartly dressed at malls.
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