Bahrainian Flag

Bahrain's Information

Land Area	760 km²
Total Area	760km² (#172)
Population	1,378,904 (#154)
Population Density	1,814.35/km²
Government Type	Constitutional Monarchy
GDP (PPP)	$66.37 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$50,300
Currency	Dinar (BHD)
More Information	Bahrain
Largest Cities	Manama (147,074) Al Muharraq (97,458) Ar Rifa' (79,550) Dar Kulayb (65,466) Madinat Hamad (52,718) View all cities in Bahrain

The flag of Bahrain was officially adopted in 1932.

The toothy edge between the red and white is used to distinguish it from the official flag of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Red and white have long been the traditional colors of the Gulf States.

Larger Bahrain flag

Bahrain Coat of Arms:
Flag of Bahrain

Bahrain's coat of arms is a shield depicting the design of the country flag, and is surrounded by red and white mantling.

Bahrain Trivia

Where is Bahrain?

Bahrain is a small island country located in the Persian Gulf.

Fun Facts about Bahrain

What Kind of Government Does Bahrain have?

Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy where the King of Bahrain appoints the government of the country.

What Type Of Government Does Bahrain Have?

Are There Any UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bahrain?

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bahrain are Muharraq Island and the Ancient Qal’at al-Bahrain Harbor City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Bahrain

What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a wealth of natural resources including arable land, forests, fish, oil, and natural gas.

What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Bahrain?

What Languages are Spoken in Bahrain?

Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, although English is also spoken widely across the country.

What Languages Are Spoken in Bahrain?

What is the biggest city in Bahrain?

Manama is the biggest city in Bahrain with a population of over 154,000 people.

Biggest Cities In Bahrain

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