The country of Bahrain is located on the Persian Gulf.  Its shores are fringed with sunny beaches and dotted with islands both natural and man-made. Formerly known for its pearls, Bahrain is now known for shiny new cities and tourist developments, like the Bahrain World Trade Center. Bahrain's beaches and its modern facilities make it a popular tourist destination-in fact, with 2 million visitors a year (per Wikipedia), it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East.  Bahrain is continuing to build more tourist facilities, so that number will probably increase in the years to come. American citizens who wish to visit Bahrain will need a passport and a Bahrain tourist visa. You can obtain a two-week tourist visa on arrival or via the Bahraini government web si

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