The name Bahrain means "Two Seas", symbolising both the water springs and also the seawater surrounding the island.The Kingdom of Bahrain is in the Persian Gulf and is an island nation which is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. Saudi Arabia lies to its west and Qatar across the Persian Gulf and to the south. The Qatar Bahrain Causeway also known as the Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge, is set to connect Bahrain to Qatar in the future and will be a site to behold when it is constructed. There is a Formula One Grand Prix held annually in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain has a very rich and ancient history. Over the centuries it has been ruled by various peoples such as but not limited to the Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, and the Arabs, who made the island Muslim. Bahrain has also been invaded many times over the years.

Due to its prime location between the East and West, its fertile lands and pearls, Bahrain beacame an important trading country in years gone by. Historical names for the kingdom include "Paradise" and also the "Pearl of the Persian Gulf”.

In the early 20th century, the kingdom became synonymous with the oil which was found there. This made Bahrain very wealthy and brought great improvements to the country. The United Kingdom at this point developed a closer relationship with Bahrain and Charles Belgrave then brought modern education to Bahrain.

The prime time to visit is between February and April and / or from October to December. The weather is not so oppresively hot then. It is best to avoid the sweltering hot summer months. There are a few environmental problems in Bahrain such as desertification due to the dry heat which is causing the workable land to decrease. Also from time to time there is damage to the environment and to sea life which is caused by oil spills.

Most Bahrainis are Arabs with some tribes coming from Persia. There is a sizable number of the population of Bahrain who come from South Asia. The official religion of Bahrain is Islam, also there is a small Jewish and Christian minority. Many of the workers in the kingdom are incomers from local countries and beyond. The officially recognised language of Bahrain is Arabic athough English is widely used. Bahrani Arabic is by far the most widely spoken language.