Area: 694 Km˛
Population: 645.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 929 pop/Km˛

System of government: Traditional monarchy
Capital: Manama (140.000 pop.)
Major cities: Al Muharraq 75.000 pop.
Ethnic majority: Arab 68%, Asian (Indian, Iranian, Pakistani and others) 24,5%, European 2,5%
Border countries: -

Principal mountains: Jabal al Dukhan 135 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: Bahrain 572 Km˛
Climate: Arid - tropical

Language: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu
Religion: Shi'a Muslim 70%, Sunni Muslim 30%
Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)

Useful Links: Bahrain Tourism