Bahrain is an archipelago, a group of islands that are Bahrain's largest island. Bahrain is located in the southwest of Asia in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula. It is located to the east of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar. It is the smallest Arab country in terms of area. Up to 765.3 square kilometers. The Kingdom's islands are linked to the island of Bahrain through bridges. It is connected with the island of Muharraq, which has the Bahrain International Airport, and is connected with Sitra Island and the industrial zone where the oil refinery tanks and refineries are located.
Many of the islands of the Kingdom of Bahrain are small and uninhabited, making them home to the different species of birds that settle during their migration in spring and fall. The Kingdom of Bahrain is connected to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with an artificial bridge, the King Fahd Causeway, which was opened in 1986. It is located in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and is 25 km long.
The Kingdom of Bahrain was named after the name of the Great Island. The name is probably due to the abundance of fresh water springs, which were once called Delmon.
The Kingdom of Bahrain was one of the kingdoms with ancient and ancient history. It was inhabited by the ancient man before BC. Its distinguished location made it a center of commerce between Iraq and the Hindu Valley. It was also coveted by invaders and invaders. Before the arrival of Islam to it was the home of the Christian religion Nestorian, and the remnants of the mosque Thursday of the effects that indicate the Abbasid state, and sentenced to rule many different civilizations, and when the discovery of oil in 1932 grew significantly in its economy. The Kingdom of Bahrain gained independence from Britain and withdrew from its territory in 1971, and has recently decided to seek alternative sources of oil for not ensuring its continuation for long periods in the future.
The Kingdom of Bahrain is affected by the dry climate. It has two seasons: summer, which is characterized by high temperature and humidity. It is characterized by drought, while the winter heat decreases slightly, making the night pleasant and moderate. Due to this dry climate, the plants that grow in Bahrain are plants that tolerate the lack of water and high heat, and the animals that live are drought-tolerant animals such as deer and rabbits.
Arabic is the official language of the country, although English is heavily spoken in commercial transactions, and Islam is the religion of most Bahrainis.