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*Religions: 98% Muslim (approximately Shi'a 70%, Sunni 30%), with small Christian, Jewish and Hindu communities.
*Religions: 98% Muslim (approximately Shi'a 70%, Sunni 30%), with small Christian, Jewish and Hindu communities.
*Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.
*Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.
*Education: Education is not compulsory, but is provided free to Bahrainis and non-nationals at all levels, including higher education. Estimated net primary school attendance (1991-2001)--84%. Adult literacy, age 15 and over (2003 est.)--89.1% for the overall population (male 91.9%, female 85%).
*Education: Education is not compulsory, but is provided free to Bahrainis and non-nationals at all levels, including higher education. Estimated net primary school attendance (1991–2001)--84%. Adult literacy, age 15 and over (2003 est.)--89.1% for the overall population (male 91.9%, female 85%).
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2007 est.)--16.18 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy—72 yrs. males, 77 yrs. females.
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2007 est.)--16.18 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy—72 yrs. males, 77 yrs. females.
*Work force (2006 est.): 352,000 of which 44% are foreigners.
*Work force (2006 est.): 352,000 of which 44% are foreigners.
The government has also started to extend protections to workers. Private sector employees won permission to form unions in late 2002; King Hamad has given his tentative approval for the formation of unions in government departments. In June 2006, Bahrain passed laws legalizing the existence of multiple trade federations and codifying several protections for workers engaged in union activity. As part of the government's labor reform program, it has formed a Labor Market Regulatory Authority and established a fund to support the training of Bahraini workers
The government has also started to extend protections to workers. Private sector employees won permission to form unions in late 2002; King Hamad has given his tentative approval for the formation of unions in government departments. In June 2006, Bahrain passed laws legalizing the existence of multiple trade federations and codifying several protections for workers engaged in union activity. As part of the government's labor reform program, it has formed a Labor Market Regulatory Authority and established a fund to support the training of Bahraini workers
In 2006, bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion for the first time, representing almost 50% growth over 2005. The U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement took effect on August 1, 2006 and is generating increased U.S. commercial interest in Bahrain.
In 2006, bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion for the first time, representing almost 50% growth over 2005. The U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement took effect on August 1, 2006, and is generating increased U.S. commercial interest in Bahrain.
*GDP (2006 est.): $12.07 billion.
*GDP (2006 est.): $12.07 billion.
*Real GDP growth rate (2006 est.): 7.1%.
*Real GDP growth rate (2006 est.): 7.1%.