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
WEB4 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 Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Where is Bahrain? Bahrain is an island nation in the Middle East. It is situated in the Northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth. 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 - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 24, 2024 · 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 - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBBahrain facts and figures: Official web sites of Bahrain, links and information on Bahrain's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Bahrain, airlines, embassies, tourist boards, and newspapers
25 top things to do in Bahrain | Time Out Bahrain
WEBAug 30, 2022 · Whenever a friend asks for some suggestions of things to do in Bahrain, it can be difficult to narrow it down. There are many top attractions, beaches and parks that it can seem overwhelming. Here, we’ve rounded up 25 top things to do in Bahrain to make it easier to navigate.
Bahrain travel - Lonely Planet | Middle East
WEBBahrain. 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. Boasting its own Formula 1 Grand Prix, a growing art and foodie scene ...
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 …
History of Bahrain | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
WEBHistory of Bahrain, history of Bahrain since the 19th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see Arabia, history of. Bahrain has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and several thousand burial mounds in the northern part of the main island.
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