Bahrain 🇧ðŸ‡
Bahrain 🇧ðŸ‡: capital Manama, population 1.5 million, located in Asia. Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BD). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Manama
- Population: 1.5 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BD)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Area: 765 km² (295 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Island nation
- People: Bahraini
- Internet domain: .bh
Fun Facts About Bahrain
- One of the smallest countries in Asia, made up of 33 islands.
- Home to the 'Tree of Life,' a 400-year-old tree growing in the desert.
- Was the first Gulf state to discover oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bahrain known for?
Bahrain is known for several things — One of the smallest countries in Asia, made up of 33 islands; Home to the 'Tree of Life,' a 400-year-old tree growing in the desert; Was the first Gulf state to discover oil.
How big is Bahrain?
Bahrain covers about 765 square kilometers (295 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Bahrain landlocked?
Bahrain is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Bahrain called?
People from Bahrain are called Bahraini.
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
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