The Hawar Islands are an archipelago of desert islands; all but one are owned by Bahrain, while the southern, small, and uninhabited Jinan Island is administered by Qatar as part of its Al-Shahaniya municipality. The archipelago is situated off the west coast of Qatar in the Gulf of Bahrain of the Persian Gulf.
The Kingdom of Bahrain consists of Bahrain Island and 33 of the 37 Bahrain Islands, lying in the Persian Gulf's Gulf of Bahrain off the north shore of West Asia's Arabian Peninsula. Bahrain's capital city is Manama. The islands are about 24 kilometers (15 mi) off the east coast of Saudi Arabia and 28 kilometers (17 mi) from Qatar. The total area of the country is about 694 square kilometers (268 sq mi), about four times the size of the District of Columbia.
The Southern Governorate has the largest area of the four governorates of Bahrain. It includes parts of Bahrain's old municipalities – Al Mintaqah al Gharbiyah, Ar Rifa' wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah, and Juzur Hawar. It has the second smallest population of the governorates on Bahrain after Al Muharraq.
Muharraq is Bahrain's third most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
Tourism in Bahrain: Bahrain receives four million tourists a year. Most visitors are from Arab states of the Persian Gulf but there are an increasing number of tourists from outside the region.
Sitra, also known as Sitrah or Sitra Island, is an island in Bahrain situated approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the capital, Manama, which is on Bahrain Island.
Amwaj Islands are a group of man-made islands, located in the Persian Gulf to the northeast of Bahrain, off the north coast of Muharraq Island. They lie 10.5 km (6.5 mi) northeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Zallaq is a town on the western coast of Bahrain. Zallaq was the home to the Al-Dawasir, Al-Zeabi and Al-Gahtam and Al-Seddiqi tribes in Bahrain together with Budaiya and Hawar Islands. It is famous for the Jazaer Beach. The Al Areen Wildlife Park is also near the Jazaer Beach in Zallaq. This area is also famous for its proximity to Bahrain International Circuit and Zallaq Springs, unique destination in bahrain offering dining experiences, lifestyle therapy and cultural events. The town has many fishing boats..
The Bahraini Premier League is the main domestic football competition in the kingdom of Bahrain. Currently known as the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, the first season was held in 1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Champions League Two. The championship is currently contested by 12 clubs.
Al Dawasir is an Arab tribe in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and other Gulf states. Its main base is in southern Najd specifically in Wadi Al-Dawasir in Saudi Arabia. The Al Dawasir tribe is among the most powerful and influential tribes of Arabia, as they are the maternal uncles of much of the House of Saud family. The Dawasir tribe is considered one of the largest Arab tribes in terms of numbers, as their number exceeds 6 million.
Bahrain is a nation in the Persian Gulf, in a strategical position in relation to the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Iraq and Oman.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bahrain:
BMMI, established in 1883, is a diversified retail and distribution, hospitality and contract services and supply group, supported by a world-class integrated logistics capability, that is based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with international operations. BMMI is a provider of facility management, logistics and procurement services to governments and to non-governmental, commercial and military organisations. The group specialises in the wholesale, distribution and retail of food and beverages.
Sitra Mall is a multi-storey shopping mall located in Sitra, Bahrain. It opened in 2006 and covers an area of 46,838 square meter. It is located adjacent to Tubli Bay and neighbors Al Noor International School, a Toyota/Lexus car showroom and the Sitra Causeway which connects Sitra island to the capital city Manama. The mall can hold up to 118 outlets. It is the first mall in Bahrain to have a waterfront view.
Wadyan is a village on the island of Sitra, Bahrain. A branch of the National Bank of Bahrain and the Sitra police station are located in Wadyan. Also, the central market of Sitra island is located in Wadyan. In the past, this village was surrounded by a beach, on the opposite side of Al-Ekr village, before car exhibitions take the place.
Al Dar Islands is a group of resort islands near Sitra, in the archipelago of Bahrain. They lie 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
