Bahrain: flag, capital and facts

Bahrain is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Manama. It covers about 765 km² (295 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. Bahrain has no land borders with other countries.

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Bahrain at a glance

Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain
Capital: Manama
Region: Western Asia (Asia)
Area: 765 km² (295 sq mi)
Official language: Arabic
Currency: Bahraini dinar (.د.ب)
People: Bahraini
Calling code: +973
Internet domain: .bh
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Bahrain is Manama.

Bahrain is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (.د.ب).

The official language of Bahrain is Arabic.

Bahrain has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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