Explore Bahrain:
About Bahrain: Overview
Known as the pearl of the Persian Gulf, Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal and modern island has made it a favourite with travellers in the region.
Bahrain has a central geographic location to the Gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and is physically connected by road to Saudi Arabia, the region's largest single consumer.
Fact & Figures
| Full Name |
Kingdom of Bahrain |
| Capital City |
Manama |
| Area |
707 sq km (273 sq miles) |
| Populations |
668,000 |
| Time Zone |
GMT / UTC +3 |
| Languages |
Arabic (Official); Persian; English (Widely Spoken) |
| Currency |
Bahrain Dinar (BD) |
Traveling to Bahrain
Traveling by Air
There are 3 airports in Bahrain, 3 of which are paved.
There are 1 heliports in Bahrain.
Traveling by Car
There are 3,498 Km of highways in Bahrain.
Traveling by Water
The most important ports and harbours are in Mina' Salman, Sitrah.
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