Administrative divisions: 14 provinces (muhafazat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Ash Shamal, Jarayan al Batnah, Umm Salal Independence: 3 September Political parties and leaders: current political organizations include Jamiat-i-Islami (Islamic Society), Burhanuddin
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