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Bahrain has a population of 1,58 million people (in 2021), including more than 800,000 non-nationals (53%). Most of the population lives in the northern part of the main island. The capital and largest city is Manama. The main language is Arabic. Bahrain is a country with a predominantly Muslim population, with about 70% Shia and 30% Sunni Muslims.
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Aug 21, 2023 · Population: 1.4 million. Languages: Arabic, also English. Life expectancy: 78 years (men) 80 years (women) LEADER. King: Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah. Getty Images. Sheikh Hamad, who has led...
Bahrain. Middle East. Like an oyster, Bahrain has a rough exterior that takes some prising open, but it's worth the effort. The storied location of the ancient Dilmun empire and home to the epicentre of the Gulf's pearling past, Bahrain has a history to reflect on with pride. Boasting its own Formula 1 Grand Prix, a growing art and foodie scene ...
Bahrain , officially Kingdom of Bahrain, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia. Area: 301 sq mi (778 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 1,603,000. It occupies an archipelago consisting of Bahrain Island and about 30 smaller islands lying along the Arabian Peninsula in the Persian Gulf.
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass.
The Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: البحرين , al-Baḥrayn) is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of 5000 years of civilisation.
Dec 14, 2021 · Bahrain - The World Factbook. Explore All Countries. Bahrain. Middle East. Page last updated: December 14, 2021. Photos of Bahrain. View 11 Photos. View Details. View Larger. One Page Summary. Travel Facts. View Larger. Introduction. Background. In 1783, the Sunni Al-Khalifa family took power in Bahrain.
