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Country Risk Assessments
Map of Bahrain

Middle East

Bahrain

Location

Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia.

Problems
Violent crime is quite rare. Visitors should avoid villages especially after dark. Personal security, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building/office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation/sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, cultures/customs, communications, emergency shelters.
Water
Use bottled water only.
Terrain
Mostly low desert plain rising gently to low central escarpment.
Climate
Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers.
Natural Hazards
Periodic droughts; dust storms.
Health Issues
Polio, typhoid.
Hospital: International Hospital of Bahrain, PO Box 1084, Manama. Tel: 591 666
Environmental Issues
No environmental issues.
Road Safety
Good driving conditions.
Preparation and Training
For more in-depth general information please download our Preparation and Training document.

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