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Guest Palace, Bahrain

Guest Palace, Bahrain
An emir rules the archipelago country of Bahrain, located in the Persian Gulf. For handling national administrative affairs, the emir appoints a cabinet, headed by a prime minister. For local concerns, the emir selects municipal councils. One of the palaces associated with the emir and his family is pictured here.
Deyana Ahmadi/Ahmadi Photography
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