State Of Bahrain (Noun)
Meaning
An island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The state_of_bahrain became an independent island nation in 1971 after centuries of foreign rule and several failed attempts at gaining independence.
- Since ancient times, the state_of_bahrain has been significant to the region with its fort and marketplace settlements having origins dating back to 3000 BC.
- Before its oil boom in 1932, the state_of_bahrain was one of the world's poorest countries, but was nevertheless prosperous before that time due to pearl exports.
- Located in a strategic position off the coast of Saudi Arabia, the state_of_bahrain played a key role as a commercially focused regional center in the early twentieth century.
- The government of the state_of_bahrain has traditionally relied on neighboring countries for help with national security.