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1. An island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s
   - State of Bahrain, Bahrein
    
2. An island in the Persian Gulf
   - Bahrain Island, Bahrein, Bahrein Island

See also: Bahraini

Type of: Asian country, Asian nation, island

Part of: Arab League, Arabian Gulf, Asia, Gulf States, Persian Gulf

Encyclopedia: Bahrain