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Bahrain, Arabian Peninsula Political Geography
Related Category: Arabian Peninsula Political Geography
Bahrain or Bahrein[both: bArAn´, bu–] Pronunciation Key - Government
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Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy under the constitution that came into force in 2002. The executive branch consists of the king, who is head of state, and an appointed prime minister and cabinet. The national legislature is the National Assembly, consisting of an appointed 40-member Consultative Council and an elected 40-member Chamber of Deputies. Members serve for a four-year term. Administratively, the country is divided into five municipalities.
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