Bahrain
A small archipelago in the Persian Gulf whose name means 'two seas'. Bahrain was pearling in these warm waters long before oil ever entered the picture.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A white band at the hoist and a red field, divided by a white zigzag with five points. The five white triangles stand for the Five Pillars of Islam; red and white are the traditional colours of the region's states.
Bahrain FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Manama |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,569,666 |
| Area | 786 km² |
| Population density | 1,997 /km² |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar (BHD) BD |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +973 |
| Internet TLD | .bh |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its name means 'two seas' in Arabic.
- It was one of the first places in the Persian Gulf to discover oil, back in 1932.
- The Tree of Life, a lone mesquite tree, has survived for centuries in the middle of its desert.
- The King Fahd Causeway connects the island nation to Saudi Arabia by road across the Gulf.
Bahrain FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population of about 1,569,666.
What currency does Bahrain use?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
What languages are spoken in Bahrain?
The official language of Bahrain is Arabic.
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