Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Asia |
| Capital: | Manama |
| Population: | 1,498,712 |
| % Urban: | 89.6 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 18.7 % |
| Official Language: | Arabic |
| Languages: | 12 |
| Literacy Rate: | 95 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 78.8 yrs (53/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 35 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 9.8 % |
| % Evangelical: | 2.9 % |
| Largest Religion: | Muslim |
| % Largest Religion: | 83.2 % |
| People Groups: | 17 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 8 |
| % Unevangelized: | 47 % |
Bahrain
Bahrain enjoys greater freedoms than almost all Gulf countries, and therefore is spiritually strategic. Praise God for the local believers! Some worship with the various established churches, and others gather in more informal networks. Pray especially for unity and cooperation among these groups, as a testimony to their fellow Arabs. Many Saudis and Kuwaitis visit to enjoy the more relaxed environment. Pray for them to meet Christians, and to encounter the gospel.
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