Interesting facts about Bahrain Is a great opportunity to learn more about Southwest Asia. The country is located on the archipelago of the same name, the bowels of which are rich in various natural resources. Here you can see many high-rise buildings, built in a variety of styles.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Bahrain.
- The official name of the state is the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Bahrain gained independence from Great Britain in 1971.
- Did you know that Bahrain is the smallest Arab state in the world?
- 70% of Bahraini are Muslim, most of whom are Shiites.
- The territory of the kingdom is located on 3 large and 30 small islands.
- An interesting fact is that it was in Bahrain that the famous Formula 1 race track was built.
- Bahrain has a constitutional monarchy, where the head of state is the king and the government is headed by the prime minister.
- Bahrain's economy is based on the extraction of oil, natural gas, pearls and aluminum.
- Since the country lives according to the laws of Islam, drinking and trading in alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited here.
- The highest point in Bahrain is Mount Ed Dukhan, which is only 134 m high.
- Bahrain has a dry and tropical climate. The average temperature in winter is about + 17 ⁰С, while in summer the thermometer reaches + 40 ⁰С.
- Curiously, Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia (see interesting facts about Saudi Arabia) by a road bridge 25 km long.
- There are no political forces in Bahrain as it is prohibited by law.
- Bahrain's coastal waters are home to approximately 400 species of fish, along with a variety of marine animals. There is also a wide variety of corals - over 2000 species.
- The Al Khalifa dynasty has ruled the state since 1783.
- At the highest peak in the Bahrain Desert, a lone tree grows more than 4 centuries old. It is one of the most popular attractions in the kingdom.
- And here's another interesting fact. It turns out that weekends in Bahrain are not Saturday and Sunday, but Friday and Saturday. At the same time, until 2006, local residents rested on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Only 3% of Bahrain's territory is suitable for agriculture, but this is enough to provide residents with basic food.
