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
WebApr 22, 2024 · 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.
Bahrain Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebDec 27, 2023 · With an area of 780 sq. km, Bahrain is the third-smallest nation in Asia. Located at the north-eastern edge of Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf, is Manama – the capital and largest city of Bahrain. Manama is the country’s chief port and also an important economic and commercial center in the Middle East.
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.
Bahrain country profile - BBC News
WebAug 21, 2023 · Provides an overview of Bahrain, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
Bahrain travel - Lonely Planet | Middle East
WebLike 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 - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebBahrain has a population of 1,58 million people (in 2021), including more than 800,000 non-nationals (53%). Most of the population lives in the northern part of the main island. The capital and largest city is Manama. The main language is Arabic. Bahrain is a country with a predominantly Muslim population, with about 70% Shia and 30% Sunni Muslims.
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WebGeography. Area. total: 760 sq km. land: 760 sq km. water: 0 sq km. Climate. arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers. Natural resources. oil, associated and nonassociated natural gas, fish, pearls. People and Society. Population. 1,553,886 (2023 est.) Ethnic groups.
History of Bahrain | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
WebBahrain has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and several thousand burial mounds in the northern part of the main island probably date from the Sumerian period of the 3rd millennium bce. It was the seat of ancient Dilmun (Telmun), a prosperous trading centre linking Sumer with the Indus valley about 2000 bce.
Bahrain - Wikiwand
WebBahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population of Bahrain is 1,501,635 as of May 14, 2023, based on elaborations of the United Nations data, …
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