Bahrain is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Manama, with a population of approximately 1.5M and a total area of 765 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Bahraini Dinar (BHD).
Bahrain covers an area of 765 km² with a population density of 1,960/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $44B ($29,333 per capita) and gained independence in 1971. It has a coastline of 161 km.
Bahrain was the first Gulf state to discover oil in 1932, transforming from a pearl-diving economy to a modern financial hub. The mysterious Tree of Life — a 400-year-old mesquite tree growing alone in the desert with no apparent water source — remains unexplained.
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UNESCO ancient harbor and capital of the Dilmun civilization dating to 2300 BC
A 400-year-old tree standing alone in the desert with no known water source — a local mystery
The Gulf's oldest and largest national museum, tracing 6,000 years of Bahraini civilization
One of the world's largest mosques, able to hold over 7,000 worshippers
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
The official language(s) of Bahrain are Arabic.
The population of Bahrain is approximately 1.5M.
Bahrain uses the Bahraini Dinar (BHD).
Bahrain is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Bahrain has a GDP of $44B, with a GDP per capita of $29,333.
The best time to visit Bahrain is November–March. The climate is Hot desert, extreme summer heat.
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