Bahrain

UK: /bɑːˈreɪn/ US: (bä rān′, -rīn′, bə-)

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Bah•rain  (bä rān′, -rīn′, bə-), n. 

1. Place Names a sheikdom in the Persian Gulf, consisting of a group of islands: formerly a British protectorate;
   declared independent 1971. 603,318;
   232 sq. mi. (601 sq. km). Cap.: Manama.
2. Place Names the largest island in this group: oil fields. 265,000;
   213 sq. mi. (552 sq. km).

Also, Bah•rein′. 

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Bahrain / bɑːˈreɪn/ noun

1. an independent sheikhdom on the Persian Gulf, consisting of several islands: under British protection until the declaration of independence in 1971. It has large oil reserves. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Manama. Pop: 1 492 584 (2017 est). Area: 678 sq km (262 sq miles)
   Former spelling: Bahrein