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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BahrainBahrain - Wikipedia

    Bahrain, [a] officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, [b] is an island country in West Asia. It is situated on the Arabian 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.

  2. 4 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.

  3. Destination Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, an island country in the Persian Gulf. The island state is situated east of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar. The archipelago consists of the main island Al Bahrayn and some smaller islands and islets.

  4. Aug 21, 2023 · KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN: FACTS. Capital: Manama. Area: 786.5 sq km. Population: 1.4 million. Languages: Arabic, also English. Life expectancy: 78 years (men) 80 years (women) LEADER. King: Sheikh...

  5. Bahrain (officially called Kingdom of Bahrain) is an island country in the Persian 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 .

  6. Bahrain has roots deep in the past, going back to more than 5000 years, as it was home to the civilizations: Dilmun, Tylos, and Awal. Throughout history, it was called “the Land of Immortality” or “the Great Paradise” as it was known for fresh water springs and palm tree fields.

  7. Nov 12, 2024 · local long form: Mamlakat al Bahrayn. local short form: Al Bahrayn. former: Dilmun, Tylos, Awal, Mishmahig, Bahrayn, State of Bahrain. etymology: the name means "the two seas" in Arabic and refers to the water bodies surrounding the archipelago.

  8. Aug 28, 2024 · The Kingdom of Bahrain is a hereditary, constitutional monarchy. As a democratic Kingdom based on the rule of law and the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Authorities, it is a reflection of a true parliamentary experience.

  9. Dec 27, 2023 · Bahrain (officially, The Kingdom of Bahrain) is divided into 4 governorates (muhafazat, sing. muhafazah). In alphabetical order, these governorates are: Asimah (capital), Janubiyah (southern), Muharraq and Shamaliyah (northern). With an area of 780 sq. km, Bahrain is the third-smallest nation in Asia.

  10. www.wikiwand.com › en › Kingdom_of_BahrainBahrain - Wikiwand

    Bahrain, 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.