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The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
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Bahrain
Country in West Asia
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 83 percent of the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Independence Day (Bahrain)
Public holiday in Bahrain commemorating independence from Britain (15 August 1971)
Bahrain Independence Day occurred on 15 August 1971, when the country declared independence from the British following a United Nations survey of the Bahraini population. The British announced the withdrawal of their troops east of Suez in the early 1960s.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)