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Newest Review: ... to Seef for the best mall, which is only next door. For the sport side of the culture, Manama has 3 sides participating in the Bahraini Premier League, a relatively poor league, but the fans are as passionate as ever. Cricket is being played increasingly as well. The overall culture of Manama I feel is one of tolerance and being open minded to Western cultures along with maintaining their own identity. Manama ports the US Navy's 5th Fleet, and Juffair especially has adapted to suit them, so in some places be prepared for strong American customs! Alcohol remains legal in Manama, and therefore it is the centre of the countries social life, ... more

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Manama: Gateway to Bahrain (913 words)
by - written on 20/07/09 (Very useful, 39 readings)
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Within 500 years, Manama has been ruled by the Portuguese, the Persians, and the Al Khalifa family, the current ruling family of Bahrain. I feel all have left their mark on what is the modern day capital of Bahrain. Located in the north-eastern part of the island, it will be the first proper city you see once you land at Bahrain International Airport. Although the airport is on the island of Al-Muharraq, a causeway links the two, so it is only a 20 minute drive from the airport. It has a population of around 150,000, but I'm unaware of where the boundaries of Manama and Seef are so it's difficult to say how densely populated it is. The land in Bahrain is ... Read the complete review

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