Bahrain is a small island country in West Asia, located in the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Where Bahrain is on the map

  • Bahrain is an archipelago of islands in the Persian Gulf, off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
  • It lies about 24–28 km off Saudi Arabia’s coast and to the north of Qatar, connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway.
  • The country is part of the Middle East region of West Asia.

Key quick facts

  • Capital city: Manama, on the northeastern edge of the main island.
  • Type of country: Island nation made up of one main island (Bahrain Island) plus many smaller natural and artificial islands.
  • Size: Around 700–780 square km, making it one of Asia’s smallest countries.

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