Bahrain is a low lying area, highest point lies at 137m above sea level, though seems higher as surrounding plains are flat. Land uses vary greatly from urban development to cultivation in the north. Land in the east, west and south is sandy and waste. Here true desert conditions exist. The land is appropriate for horticulture and agriculture in the north. Dates, almonds, pomegranates, figs, citrus fruit, and a wide range of vegetables are grown at large.
The winters in Bahrain are cool with slight rainfall; summers are hot and highly humid. Winter months (December to February) are affected by low-pressure system from Mediterranean. The disturbances result to occasional rainfall, which averages to 74 mm per annum, approximately. The summer temperature ranges from 38 to 42 degree Celsius.
The Kingdom of Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy headed by the King; the head of the government is prime minister. Recently, the King of Bahrain has constituted the Supreme Judicial Council to regulate the law courts and institutionalize the separation of the administrative and judicial branches of government.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia declared in January 2006 Bahrain the fastest growing economy in the Arab world. The Wall Street Journal January 2006 publications declared Bahrain the 25th freest economy in the world. The Bahrain oil reserves accounts for 30% GDP, though its’ oil gain fluctuated after 1985. Bahrain has signed US Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, which will make easier trade between the two nations.
Bahrain is famous for formula one racing. The Gulf Air Grand Prix has hosted here on April 4, 2004, the first in an Arab country.
