Bahrain - Wikipedia
WEBBahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi), and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama. Bahrain is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization.
Bahrain | History, Flag, Population, Map, Currency, Religion, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Bahrain, small Arab state situated in a bay on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf. It has been inhabited since ancient times and was the seat of the ancient Sumerian kingdom of Dilmun. Since 1783 it has been ruled by the Khalifah family. Learn more about Bahrain in this article.
Bahrain country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Bahrain country profile. 21 August 2023. Bahrain was one of the first states in the Gulf to discover oil and to build a refinery. It never reached the levels of production enjoyed by Kuwait or...
Bahrain travel - Lonely Planet | Middle East
WEBBack to top. Bahrain. Middle East. Like an oyster, Bahrain has a rough exterior that takes some prising open, but it's worth the effort. The storied location of the ancient Dilmun empire and home to the epicentre of the Gulf's pearling past, Bahrain has a history to reflect on with pride.
Bahrain Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 27, 2023 · The archipelago consists of the main island Al Bahrayn and other small islands. Bahrain is located in the Persian Gulf, to the east of Saudi Arabia and to the north of Qatar. Bahrain shares its maritime borders with Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Regional Maps: Map of Asia.
Bahrain - World Factbook Glyph
WEB5 days ago · Bahrain's small size, central location among Gulf countries, economic dependence on Saudi Arabia, and proximity to Iran require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors. Its foreign policy activities usually fall in line with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In 2022, the United States designated Bahrain as a ...
Bahrain – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: البحرين , al-Baḥrayn) is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of …
Bahrain summary | Britannica
WEBBahrain , officially Kingdom of Bahrain, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia. Area: 301 sq mi (778 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 1,603,000. It occupies an archipelago consisting of Bahrain Island and about 30 smaller islands lying along the Arabian Peninsula in the Persian Gulf. Saudi Arabia lies to the west across the Gulf of Bahrain ...
Bahrain - Wikiwand
WEBBahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass.
Bahrain - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBahrain (officially called Kingdom of Bahrain) is an island country in the Arabian Gulf. Saudi Arabia is to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway , and Qatar is to the south across the Persian Gulf .
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