Geography
Bahrain is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 26, 50.55; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Bahrain
Bahrain is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Manama
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Area
- 765 km²
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Internet TLD
- .bh
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Bahrain map preview: 26.00, 50.55
People and Culture
Bahrain uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Bahrain varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Bahrain is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Bahrain. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Manama
- Western Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Manama
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Bahrain is grouped under Asia.
- Bahrain has a listed area of 765 km².
- Bahrain is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Bahrain
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What continent is Bahrain in?
Bahrain is in Asia.
What currency does Bahrain use?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar.
What language is spoken in Bahrain?
Arabic is listed for Bahrain in this database.