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

Where Bahrain is on the map

  • Bahrain is an archipelago of around 33 natural islands in the Persian Gulf, with Bahrain Island as the main and largest island.
  • It lies off the east coast of Saudi Arabia, about 24 km from Saudi Arabia and roughly north of Qatar.
  • The country is in West Asia, in the northern and eastern hemispheres, and is considered part of the broader Middle East region.

Nearby countries and connections

  • To the west, Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway, a long bridge and causeway system.
  • To the south and southeast lies Qatar, across the waters of the Gulf.
  • Bahrain also shares maritime boundaries with Iran to the north and northeast across the Persian Gulf.

Quick geo facts

  • Capital city: Manama, located on the northeastern edge of Bahrain Island.
  • Region: West Asia / Middle East, in the Gulf of Bahrain, a smaller area within the wider Persian Gulf.
  • Size: Around 750–780 square kilometers of land, making it one of Asia’s smallest countries.

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