Bahrain

Asia
Manama

Population

1.57M

Area

760 km²

GDP

$47.74B

GDP Per Capita

$59,100

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Region

Asia

Capital

Manama

ISO 3166

bh

Government Type

constitutional monarchy

Language

Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu Learn more

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About Bahrain

Bahrain is a small island country located in the Persian Gulf, covering an area of approximately 760 square kilometers. The country features mostly low-lying desert plain with a hot, humid climate typical of the Gulf region. Arabic is the official language and English is widely used in business. Manama serves as the capital, and the government operates as a constitutional monarchy.

Bahrain’s economy is diversified beyond oil, with financial services, banking, and tourism playing increasingly important roles alongside petroleum and aluminum production. The country has positioned itself as a regional banking center and attracts significant foreign investment through its business-friendly environment. Key agricultural products include fruits, vegetables, and dairy, though the country relies heavily on imports for food security. With a well-developed infrastructure and a strategic Gulf location, Bahrain continues to serve as an important commercial and financial gateway to the broader Middle East region.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia

Geographic Coordinate

26 00 N, 50 33 E

Geographic Area

760 km²

Climate

arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers

Terrain

mostly low desert plain rising gently to low central escarpment

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

oil, associated and nonassociated natural gas, fish, pearls

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

81.4 years

Urbanization

89.90%

Population Growth Rate

0.79% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

N/A

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu

Religions

Muslim 74.2%, other 25.9% (2020 est)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form

Kingdom of Bahrain

conventional short form

Bahrain

local long form

Mamlakat al Bahrayn

local short form

Al Bahrayn

former

Dilmun, Tylos, Awal, Mishmahig, Bahrayn, State of Bahrain

etymology

the name means "the two seas" in Arabic and refers to the water bodies on each side of the archipelago

Economy

Economic Overview

high-income, growing Middle Eastern island economy; oil and aluminum exporter with diversification led by services, construction and manufacturing; regional finance and tourism hub; high public debt linked to oil revenue dependence and limited tax base; vulnerable to water reservoir depletion

GDP Per Capita

$59,100

Unemployment Rate

N/A

Population Below Poverty Line

N/A

Industries

petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, Islamic and offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing, tourism

Agricultural Products

lamb/mutton, dates, milk, tomatoes, chicken, eggs, sheep offal, sheepskins, eggplants, chillies/peppers (2023)

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