Bahrain
Bahrain is in Asia, in the Western Asia (Middle East) region. Its capital is Manama. It has a population of about 1.6 million and an area of 765 km². Its flag has 2 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is red, at 67.5% of the total.
The flag of Bahrain as a pie chart
- Red 67.5%
- White 32.5%
- Design
- Vertical stripes (2)
- Symbol
- No coat of arms or symbols
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Bahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia (Middle East)
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar
- National day
- December 16
- Highest point
- Mountain of Smoke (about 130 meters)
- Area
- 765 km²29th smallest out of 208
- Population
- 1.6 million53rd least populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 2,092 people/km²6th most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 49 billion100th highest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 30,59750th highest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 81.4 years39th highest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Became independent from the United Kingdom
- Joined the UN in 1971
Neighboring countries
Bahrain has no land borders with other countries.
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.