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Nature

Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in the eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatria...

Temples & religious sites

Al Fateh Grand Mosque

This grand mosque can accommodate more than 7,000 worshippers. Built in 1987, it was also once home to Bahrain's National Library.

Nature

Bahrain Island

Bahrain Island is the largest island in the Bahraini archipelago, home to most of the country's territory and population. It's a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience the real Bahrain.

Nature

Mountain of Smoke

The highest hill in Bahrain, located in the Southern Governorate, named for the mist that often gathers over it on humid days. Caves dot its limestone terrain, and the summit offers a sweeping panoramic view of Bahrain Island.

Parks & gardens

Pearl Roundabout

Pearl Square was a square and roundabout near the financial district of Manama, Bahrain's capital. It is known as the site of the 2011 anti-government protests, giving it historical significance.

Temples & religious sites

Khamis Mosque

Khamis Mosque is said to be the oldest mosque in Bahrain, first built during the Umayyad era. Its two minarets, each added in a different period, still stand today.

Nature

Tubli Bay

This bay stretches between Bahrain Island and Sitra Island, south of the Manama Peninsula. Nabih Saleh Island sits within the bay, offering a peaceful coastal landscape to enjoy.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Bahrain, serving as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia. It's considered the largest Catholic church on the Arabian Peninsula, and its grand scale is well worth seeing.