Outline of Bahrain
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bahrain:
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf and latitudinally about two-thirds the shore's length from the north, 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. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 (46.6% of the population) are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatriates (53.4% of the population). Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama.
General reference
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- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Bahrain
- Official English country name: The Kingdom of Bahrain
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): Bahraini
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Bahrain
- International rankings of Bahrain
- ISO country codes: BH, BHR, 048
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:BH
- Internet country code top-level domain: .bh
Geography of Bahrain
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- Bahrain is: an island country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Indian Ocean
- Eurasia
- Middle East
- Time zone: UTC+03
- Extreme points of Bahrain
- High: Jabal ad Dukhan 122 m (400 ft)
- Low: Arabian Gulf 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 161 km
- Population of Bahrain: 1,046,814(2007) - 154th most populous country
- Area of Bahrain: 665 square kilometres (257 sq mi) - 189th largest country
- Atlas of Bahrain
Environment of Bahrain
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- Climate of Bahrain
- Renewable energy in Bahrain
- Geology of Bahrain
- Protected areas of Bahrain
- Wildlife of Bahrain
Natural geographic features of Bahrain
[edit]- Beaches in Bahrain
- Gulf of Bahrain
- Hills in Bahrain
- Islands of Bahrain
- Rivers of Bahrain
- World Heritage Sites in Bahrain
- Bahrain Pearling Trail
- Qal'at al-Bahrain – was the capital of the Dilmun, one of the most important ancient civilizations of the region. It contains the richest remains inventoried of this civilization, which was hitherto only known from written Sumerian references.
Regions of Bahrain
[edit]Ecoregions of Bahrain
[edit]Administrative divisions of Bahrain
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Cities in Bahrain
[edit]Demography of Bahrain
[edit]Government and politics of Bahrain
[edit]- Form of government: constitutional monarchy
- Capital of Bahrain: Manama
- Elections in Bahrain
- Political parties in Bahrain
- 1981 failed coup d'état in Bahrain
- 1990s Uprising in Bahrain
- Adel Mouwda
- Al-Menbar Islamic Society
- Al Muntada
- Al Wefaq
- Alees Samaan
- Ali Ahmed
- Ali Mattar
- Ali Salman
- Asalah
- Bahrain Centre for Human Rights
- Bahrain Freedom Movement
- Bahrain Human Rights Society
- Bahrain Human Rights Watch Society
- Bahrain national dialogue
- Bahraini opposition
- Bandargate scandal
- Boycott Batelco
- Constitution of Bahrain
- Consultative Council of Bahrain
- Council of Representatives of Bahrain
- Economists Bloc
- Faisal Fulad
- Gay rights in Bahrain
- Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain
- Jassim Al Saeedi
- Majeed Karimi
- Khalifa Al Dhahrani
- Lulwa Al Awadhi
- Mohammed Khalid
- National Action Charter of Bahrain
- National Assembly of Bahrain
- National Justice Movement
- Supreme Council for Women
- Women's political rights in Bahrain
- Workers Trade Union Law
Liberalism in Bahrain
[edit]- Al Muntada
- Sawsan Al Sha'er
- Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa
- Bahrain Human Rights Watch Society
- Economists Bloc
- We Have A Right
- Women's political rights in Bahrain
Political parties in Bahrain
[edit]- List of political parties in Bahrain
- Al Meethaq
- Al-Menbar Islamic Society
- Al Wefaq
- Asalah
- Baath Party
- Democratic Bloc
- Democratic Progressive Tribune - Bahrain
- Islamic Action Society
- National Action Charter Society
- National Democratic Action
- National Liberation Front - Bahrain
- Nationalist Democratic Rally Society
Bahraini politicians
[edit]- Adel Mouwda
- Ahmad Al-Thawadi
- Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- Alees Samaan
- Ali Ahmed
- Ali Mattar
- Ali Salman
- Tawfeeq Ahmed Almansoor
- Faisal Fulad
- Jassim Al Saeedi
- Khalid ibn Ahmad Al Khalifah
- Khalifa Al Dhahrani
- Lulwa Al Awadhi
- Mohammed Khalid
- Muhammad ibn Mubarak ibn Hamad Al Khalifah
- Nada Haffadh
- Khalifah ibn Sulman Al Khalifah
Branches of government
[edit]Executive branch of the government of Bahrain
[edit]- Head of state: King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Crown Prince)
- Cabinet of Bahrain
Legislative branch of the government of Bahrain
[edit]Judicial branch of the government of Bahrain
[edit]Foreign relations of Bahrain
[edit]Bahraini diplomats
[edit]International organization membership
[edit]The Kingdom of Bahrain is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Bahrain
[edit]- Al Muntada
- Faisal Fulad
- Human rights organizations in Bahrain
- Lulwa Al Awadhi
- Supreme Council for Women
- We Have A Right
- Women's political rights in Bahrain
Torture in Bahrain
[edit]Law enforcement in Bahrain
Military of Bahrain
[edit]- Command
- Commander-in-chief: King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa
- Ministry of Defence of Bahrain
- Commander-in-chief: King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa
- Forces
- Military history of Bahrain
- Military ranks of Bahrain
Local government in Bahrain
[edit]Local government in Bahrain
History of Bahrain
[edit]- History of Bahrain (1783–1971)
- 1981 failed coup d'état in Bahrain
- 1990s Uprising in Bahrain
- Arad Fort
- Awal
- Bab Al Bahrain
- Baharna
- Bahrain Independence Day
- Barbar temple
- Charles Belgrave
- Dilmun
- First Oil Well, Bahrain
- Former municipalities of Bahrain
- Forum for the Future (Bahrain 2005)
- Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (1872-1942)
- Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa
- Al Muharraq
- National Action Charter of Bahrain
- National Liberation Front - Bahrain
- Qal'at al-Bahrain
- Qarmatians
- Riffa Fort
- Salman ibn Hamad Al Khalifa (1895-1961)
Archaeological sites in Bahrain
[edit]Disasters in Bahrain
[edit]Culture of Bahrain
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- Architecture of Bahrain
- Forts in Bahrain
- Tallest structures in Bahrain
- Art in Bahrain
- Cuisine of Bahrain
- Festivals in Bahrain
- Holidays in Bahrain
- Languages of Bahrain
- Media of Bahrain
- Museums in Bahrain
- National symbols of Bahrain
- People of Bahrain
- Prostitution in Bahrain
- Public holidays in Bahrain
- Religion in Bahrain
- Scouting in Bahrain
Bahraini people
[edit]Bahraini families
[edit]- Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa
- Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (1872-1942)
- Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah
- Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa
- Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah
- Khalid ibn Ahmad Al Khalifah
- Faisal ibn Hamad Al Khalifah
- Khalifah ibn Sulman Al Khalifah
- Meriam Al-Khalifa
- Muhammad ibn Mubarak ibn Hamad Al Khalifah
- Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- Salman ibn Hamad Al Khalifa (1895-1961)
Bahraini activists
[edit]Bahraini actors
[edit]Bahraini journalists
[edit]Bahraini lawyers
[edit]Bahraini musicians
[edit]Bahraini singers
[edit]- Bahraini female singers
- Bahraini male singers
Bahraini pirates
[edit]Bahraini prisoners and detainees
[edit]- Juma Mohammed Abdul Latif Al Dossary
- Salman Ebrahim Mohamed Ali Al Khalifa
- Essa Al Murbati
- Abdulla Majid Al Naimi
Sport in Bahrain
[edit]Bahraini Clubs
[edit]Cricket in Bahrain
[edit]Football in Bahrain
[edit]Bahrain Grand Prix
[edit]Bahrain at the Olympics
[edit]Bahraini sportspeople
[edit]Bahraini footballers
[edit]Bahraini athletes
[edit]- Belal Mansoor Ali
- Maryam Yusuf Jamal
- Mushir Salem Jawher (until 2007)
- Yusuf Saad Kamel
- Aadam Ismaeel Khamis
- Rashid Ramzi
- Moustafa Ahmed Shebto
- Tareq Mubarak Taher
Sports venues in Bahrain
[edit]Football venues in Bahrain
[edit]Economy and infrastructure of Bahrain
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Skyline of Manama
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 96th (ninety-sixth)
- US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
- Agriculture in Bahrain
- Banking in Bahrain
- Communications in Bahrain
- Companies of Bahrain
- Currency of Bahrain: Dinar
- ISO 4217: BHD
- Energy in Bahrain
- Healthcare in Bahrain
- Science and technology in Bahrain
- Tourism in Bahrain
- Visitors Attraction
- Visa policy of Bahrain
- World Heritage Sites in Bahrain: 1
- Qal'at al-Bahrain – was the capital of the Dilmun, one of the most important ancient civilizations of the region. It contains the richest remains inventoried of this civilization, which was hitherto only known from written Sumerian references.
Trade unions of Bahrain
[edit]Transport in Bahrain
[edit]- Transport in Bahrain
- Air transport in Bahrain
- Rail transport in Bahrain
- Road system in Bahrain
- Roads in Bahrain
- Bridges in Bahrain
Education in Bahrain
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- Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
- Bahrain Bayan School
- British School of Bahrain
- Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School
- Sacred Heart School
- St Christopher's School
List of universities in Bahrain
- Bahrain Polytechnic
- College of Health and Sport Sciences
- University of Bahrain
- Arab Open University
- Royal University for Women
- University of Technology Bahrain
- University College of Bahrain
See also
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- All pages with titles beginning with Bahrain
- All pages with titles beginning with Bahraini
- All pages with titles containing Bahrain
- All pages with titles containing Bahraini
- Index of Bahrain-related articles
- List of international rankings
- Outline of Asia
References
[edit]- ^ "Bahrain". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
External links
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Bahrain at Wikipedia's sister projects
Media from Commons
Travel information from Wikivoyage
Arabic edition of Wikipedia
