Bahrain - Wikipedia Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass
21 best places to visit in Bahrain: top attractions for 2026 You can’t visit Bahrain or live in the Kingdom and not explore its pearling heritage and traditions So treasured are the pearling paths that they are now one of the country’s three UNESCO world heritage sites and among the top attractions in Bahrain
Bahrain Maps Facts - World Atlas Bahrain is an island nation in the Middle East It is situated in the Northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth The archipelago consists of the main island Al Bahrayn and other small islands Bahrain is located in the Persian Gulf, to the east of Saudi Arabia and to the north of Qatar
Manama - Wikipedia Manama (Arabic: الْمَنَامَة al-Manāma, Bahrani pronunciation: [elmɐˈnɑːmɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population