Kingdom of Bahrain
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Capital
Manama is the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Location and geography
Western Asia, Arabian Gulf The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation located in the Arabian Gulf, in the western part of Asia. It lies east of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar,
bordered by:
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QatarNot Applicable (Island Nation)Saudi ArabiaArabian Gulf
Total Area
786.5 km²Landscape
Bahrain is a flat, arid archipelago made up of approximately 33 islands located in the Arabian Gulf. It is governed centrally and characterized by a low, predominantly desert terrain.Climate
Maintains a desert climate—hot and humid in summer, mild and pleasant in winter.Population
Total Population
1.51 million (2025 estimate)Citizens
45%Expats
55%Government & Politics
Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy. The King is the head of state, and the political system includes a bicameral National Assembly.
President
King Hamad bin Isa Al KhalifaVice President & Prime Minister
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (also Crown Prince)Officials of the Government
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Official Language
ArabicNational Day
December 16Time Zone
UTC+3