Bahrain, Asia
This post was last updated by José of onez on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
Image of Manama, capital city of Bahrain
Bahrain Flag
Bahrain is a country located in the Western Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent, member of OPEC+.
Easy learning about Bahrain | |
| Bahrain is located in | Western Asia Asia Continent |
| Member of | OPEC+ |
| Bahrain has a population of | 1,569,666 inhabitants (2023 UN data) Inhabitants of Bahrain are called Bahrainis |
| The country’s total area is | 665 Km2 ( 413 sq mi) |
| Global Peace Index Rank | 82 |
| Global Peace Index Score | 2 |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Bahrain HDI ranks in position nº 34 worldwide Very High Human Development HDI of 0.888 (0.4 to 1) (2022 data from UNDP) |
| Bahrain’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 87 countries Bahrain passport ranks in position nº 56 in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
| Bahrain GDP per capita is | $28,857 USD (2025 estimated data from IMF) |
| Bahrain ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26° 00' N, 50° 33' E Open in Google Maps |
| Bahrain Capital city | Manama |
| Bahrain Climate | arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers |
| Most predominant religion | Muslim, |
| Second most predominant religion | Christian, |
| Currency name & code | Dinar (BHD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .bh |
| Bahrain calling code | +973 |
Bahrain administrative divisions
4 governorates (muhafazat) each governorate administered by an appointed governor
- Asimah (Capital),
- Janubiyah (Southern),
- Muharraq,
- Shamaliyah (Northern)
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