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Country Name |
Kingdom of Bahrain |
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Continent |
Middle East |
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Surface area |
770 km² |
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Capital |
Manama |
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Population |
1,420,000 |
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Language |
Arabic, English |
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Currency |
Bahrain Dinar |
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Time zone |
+2hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00973 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers over 9 months of age from at-risk countries or who have transited for more than 12 hours at airports in at-risk countries.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions where sanitation conditions are poor.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travelers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travelers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months.
Cases of MERS have been reported within the country. Since there is no vaccine, careful preventive behavioural measures are recommended. It is especially wise to avoid contact with camels or consuming raw camel milk or meat products.
Diseases such as Chikungunya, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever are found in Western Asia. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
An island state in Southwest Asia, it comprises 33 islands in the Persian Gulf between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, of which its namesake is the largest.
The terrain is characterised by desert plains, with few, moderate-sized elevations (the highest is about 120 meters). The climate is affected by its proximity to the Arabian Desert, with hot summers (temperatures up to 50°C), mild winters and extremely low rainfall.
