Bahrain — Country Facts & Profile
البحرين
Western Asia, Asia
Arabic-speaking Bahrain (البحرين) is a country of 1,594,654 residents in Western Asia, Asia. Spanning 765 km², the country is centred administratively on Manama. The national currency is the Bahraini dinar (.د.ب BHD).
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bahrain. Average temperature in Manama: 28.1°C (83°F).
Maps & Geography
Bahrain is located in Western Asia at coordinates 26.00°N, 50.55°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 765 km² (295 mi²). Population density: 2,085 people per km². The highest point is Mountain of Smoke at 134 m.
134 m
Economic Profile
Bahrain has a GDP per capita of $29,654, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bahrain, including Bahrain National Stadium with a capacity of 24,000 seats.
24,000 seats
Wildlife Locations
Bahrain has 1 zoo.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Population Centres of Bahrain
Administrative Layout
Frequently Asked Questions about Bahrain
- What is the capital of Bahrain?
- The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
- What is the population of Bahrain?
- Bahrain has a population of approximately 1,594,654 people.
- What continent is Bahrain in?
- Bahrain is located in Asia, in the Western Asia subregion.
- Where is Bahrain located?
- Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia, at coordinates 26.0°N, 50.5°E.
- What currency does Bahrain use?
- Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (.د.ب BHD).
- What is the capital and currency of Bahrain?
- The capital of Bahrain is Manama and the currency is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
- What language is spoken in Bahrain?
- The official language of Bahrain is Arabic.
- What is the area of Bahrain?
- Bahrain covers a total area of 765 km² (295 square miles).
- How large is Bahrain in square miles?
- Bahrain has a total area of approximately 295 square miles (765 km²).
- What is the population density of Bahrain?
- Bahrain has a population density of approximately 2085 people per km².
- Is Bahrain an independent country?
- Yes, Bahrain is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Bahrain have any land borders?
- No, Bahrain has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?
- The GDP per capita of Bahrain is approximately $29,654.
- What is the average temperature in Manama?
- The average annual temperature in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, is approximately 28.1°C (83°F).
- What is the country calling code for Bahrain?
- The international calling code for Bahrain is +973. To call Bahrain from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +973 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bahrain in?
- Bahrain operates on the UTC+03:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bahrain?
- The highest point in Bahrain is Mountain of Smoke at 134 m (440 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Bahrain?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Bahrain is approximately $28,090 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Bahrain?
- The average internet speed in Bahrain is 156 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.