Bahrain 2007
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Bahrain had an estimated population of over 700,000 people, composed of multiple ethnic groups including Bahrainis and Arabs. The official language was Arabic. The economy was largely based on services and industry, as well as oil and natural gas production. In terms of foreign relations, Bahrain had close ties with its neighbors in the region such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It also maintained diplomatic relations with several other countries such as the United States, China and Japan. Politically, Bahrain was a constitutional monarchy led by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa since 1999. He remains in power until today. Yearbook 2007 Bahrain. Security forces deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against Shiite protesters on December 19 in a number of villages…