Bahrain is a tiny country located in the Persian Gulf near the Arabian Peninsula. It has a total land area of 240 square miles or roughly around 620 square kilometers. The capital city of Manama is a major financial center in the Gulf with a thriving economy. The country’s climate is dry and humid most of the year with an average rainfall of just three inches a year.
Key Facts About Bahrain
| Location | Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Manama |
| Currency | Bahraini Dinar |
| Currency Conversion | 1BHD = 2.65USD |
| Climate | Arid; mild, pleasant winters; hot and humid summers |
| Population | 1.6 million (2019 est.) |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Language | Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, but English is also widely spoken. |
Top Tourist Attractions in Bahrain
- Bahrain National Museum
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque
- Qal’at al-Bahrain
- Bab Al-Bahrain
- Al Areen Wildlife Park
- King Fahd Causeway
- The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park
- Amwaj Islands
- Arad Fort