Manamah (Bahrain)

Being the largest city of Bahrain, Manamah prides itself by being called a strong trading hub in the region. Although it was founded alongside its twin city Muharraq in the 1800s, Manamah came to be the gateway to the Bahrain Island while Muharraq claimed its title as the country’s capital till 1920s due to its defensive location. Later on, Manamah became the mercantile capital of Bahrain and has ever since held that position with much dignity and prominence due to its ever expanding culture based on technological and economic advancements.

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