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List Of Islands Of Bahrain
This is a list of islands of the ''Kingdom of Bahrain'', which includes most of the archipelago known as the . The Kingdom consists of 33 natural islands and a number of man-made ones. Islands In addition to the Bahrain Islands, the Kingdom consists of: * The Amwaj Islands, an artificial island chain which is already settled and in the final phase of construction. * The Hawar Islands, split between Bahrain and Qatar, most of which were granted to Bahrain by an international court in 2001. * The Jidda Islands consist of three deserted islands. This island is situated in the west side of Bahrain. * The Nurana Islands consist of two islets. This island is situated in the east north side of Bahrain. * The Reef Islands consist of 16 islands. Former islands Islands that once existed but which now, because of land reclamation, are no longer separated from larger land masses: * Arad Island, including Arad Fort, now joined to Muharraq. * Halat Bu Maher, now joined to Muharraq * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahrain
Bahrain ( ; ; ar, البحرين, al-Bahrayn, locally ), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, ' is an island country in Western Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. According to the 2020 census, the country's population numbers 1,501,635, of which 712,362 are Bahraini nationals. Bahrain spans some , and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama. Bahrain is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization.Oman: The Lost Land [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riffa
Riffa ( ar, الرفاع, ) is the second largest city in the Kingdom of Bahrain by area size. Riffa is divided into three parts: , and . The city is completely located in the Southern Governorate. The city is growing fast: during the 2001 census, the population was recorded as 79,550 but by 2008 it was estimated as 111,000. History Riffa was formerly the principal settlement on Bahrain Island, before being supplanted by the port of Manama over the course of the 19th century. East Riffa East Riffa has many attractions; one such attraction is Riffa Fort, which is also known as Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmad Al Fateh Fort. The city has several shopping malls and two main shopping streets; Riffa Market (, ''Souk ar-Rifa'') and Bukuwara Street Market. The former is larger, while the latter is more organised and modernised. Playing golf in the Royal Golf Club is considered one of the top activities to do in the area. A new development, created by Arcapita, called Riffa Views, is a large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busaiteen
Busaiteen ( ar, البسيتين) is a small town in northern Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island, just north of Muharraq City. Etymology The town's name, "''Busaiteen''," pertains to the large number of orchards found in it. Education Busaiteen has to its credit the first school in Bahrain and in the entire Persian Gulf region, which is Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifia School. The Medical University of Bahrain which is a fully owned constituent university of RCSI, opened its new campus in Busaiteen in September 2008. King Hamad University Hospital, established by a royal decree in 2010, is situated in Busaiteen. The hospital is to be joint managed by RCSI Bahrain. It has also Sh. Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa Institute of Technology. The Ministry of Education operates area schools. Boys schools in Busaiteen include Al-Busaiteen Primary Boys School, Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifa Secondary Boys School, and Al-Muharraq Technical Secondary Boys School. Girls schools in Busaiteen include Al-Busait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Dair
Al Dair ( ar, الدَيْر) is a village in Bahrain on the northern coast of Muharraq Island. It lies north of the Bahrain International Airport, and north west of Samaheej village. Before the discovery of oil in Bahrain, most of the inhabitants were involved in farming, especially date palms, and fishing. Similarly to Deir ez-Zor in Syria, The name Ad-Dair is Aramaic for "the monastery," indicating the Christian past of Muharraq Island.''Bahrain through the ages: the history'' 1993 ʻAbd Allāh ibn Khālid Khalīfah, Michael Rice, Bahrain. Wizārat al-Iʻlām - "The islands were then under Persian influence and Mazdaism was prevalent; however, the Christian faith was also practised in churches and monasteries. Al Dair village in Muharraq island, for instance, was named after a monastery in the " It’s inhabitants are mostly Shi’ite though there are a small number of Sunni Muslims who are present. Education The Ministry of Education An education ministry is a national or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muharraq
Muharraq ( ar, المحرق, al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2012 was 176,583. The city is located on Muharraq Island. Bahrain International Airport is also located on the island. Adjacent to Muharraq are the man-made Amwaj Islands, known for their large buildings, hotels and beaches. Muharraq is home to Muharraq Club, which is Bahrain's most successful football club. It is home to the famous Siyadi House. The city is also known for its souq (traditional market) and as a home of traditional arts and music; Ali Bahar, a popular and successful Bahraini singer is from Muharraq. History Muharraq was originally part of Dilmun, a Semitic speaking Bronze Age polity. Later, it became the city of Arwad on the island of Tylos (as Bahrain was referred to in antiquity), believed by some (including Strabo and Herodotus) to be the birthplace of Phoenicia. At the end of Persi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muharraq Island
Muharraq Island (), formerly known as Moharek, is the second largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island. It lies east of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island. History It is named after Muharraq City, the former capital of Bahrain. The Al Khalifa dynasty settled there in the nineteenth century and resided there until 1923. The island dominated trade, fishing and especially pearls industries in Bahrain. The Pearl center was made a UNESCO world heritage site in 2012. In recent years, north of Muharraq Island have a major reclamation of some artificial islands like Amwaj Islands. The south of the island, at Hidd district, the new Bahrain International Investment Park of the free zone (BIIP) was built. And in the far south, new Khalifa bin Salman harbor, which opened in 2009. Demography There are several towns and villages located on the Island, including: * Al Muharraq * Al Dair * Arad, formerly a separate island of its own * Busaiteen * Hidd * Galali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Fahd Causeway
The King Fahd Causeway ( ar, جسر الملك فهد, Jisr al-Malik Fahd) is a 25 km (15.5 mi) long series of bridges and causeways connecting Khobar, Saudi Arabia and Al Jasra, Bahrain. Its five bridges rest on 536 concrete pylons, with seven embankments in the Gulf's shallower water. One of the embankments, known as Middle Island (, ) has been converted into a sizeable artificial island with customs and immigration facilities, a mosque and gardens and fast food restaurants. Another island towards the end of the causeway belongs to Bahrain and is simply known as Mother of Sleepiness (, ). History The King Fahd Causeway spans long stretches of sea and reclaimed land. The idea of building a bridge linking Bahrain to the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia had been enticing the two kingdoms for generations. The idea was born during an official visit to Bahrain in 1954 and King Saud's wish to nurture and further solidify the bond between the two. In 1965, plans to construct the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawar (island)
, native_name_link = Arabic language , native_name_lang = , sobriquet = , location = Persian Gulf , coordinates = , archipelago = Bahrain , waterbody = Persian Gulf , total_islands = , major_islands = , area_km2 = 52 , highest_mount = , elevation_m = 22 , country = Bahrain , country_admin_divisions_title = Governorate , country_admin_divisions = Southern Governorate, ISO Code BH-14 , country_admin_divisions_title_1 = Area , country_admin_divisions_1 = , country_admin_divisions_title_2 = Population , country_admin_divisions_2 = , country_admin_divisions_title_3 = Density , country_admin_divisions_3 = , country_admin_divisions_title_4 = , country_admin_divisions_4 = , timezone1 = AST , utc_offset1 = +3 The Hawar Islands ( ar, جزر حوار; transliterated: ''Juzur Ḥawār'') are an archipelago of desert islands; all b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halat Seltah
Halat Nuaim-Seltah ( ar, حالة نعيم السلطة) is a Bahraini island. It is located off the coast of Muharraq island, near the town of Hidd. It lies east of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island. History There were two islands separated by a 100 meters channel between them. Halat Nuaim which was inhabited by the Al Nuaim tribe, after whom it was named. Halat Seltah which was inhabited by the Al Sulaiti tribe, whom the island is named after. At 1998, dredging began in the canal, to create an artificial land and connect the islands. Demography There are two villages located on the Island: * Nuaim * Seltah Administration The island belongs to Muharraq Governorate . Transportation The island is today connected to Muharraq Island by a road. Economics The inhabitants on the island are engaged in very small scale fishing which are mainly for the island consumption. Image gallery File:Un-bahrain.png, Map 1 File:Muharraq Governorate in Bahrain 2014.svg, District M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halat Nuaim
Halat Nuaim-Seltah ( ar, حالة نعيم السلطة) is a Bahraini island. It is located off the coast of Muharraq island, near the town of Hidd. It lies east of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island. History There were two islands separated by a 100 meters channel between them. Halat Nuaim which was inhabited by the Al Nuaim tribe, after whom it was named. Halat Seltah which was inhabited by the Al Sulaiti tribe, whom the island is named after. At 1998, dredging began in the canal, to create an artificial land and connect the islands. Demography There are two villages located on the Island: * Nuaim * Seltah Administration The island belongs to Muharraq Governorate . Transportation The island is today connected to Muharraq Island by a road. Economics The inhabitants on the island are engaged in very small scale fishing which are mainly for the island consumption. Image gallery File:Un-bahrain.png, Map 1 File:Muharraq Governorate in Bahrain 2014.svg, District M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durrat Al Bahrain
Durrat Al Bahrain () is the third largest artificial island in Bahrain after Northern City and Diyar Al Muharraq Islands. It lies south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island. Description Durrat Al Bahrain islands include luxury villas with either sea or beach views, parks, sports facilities, mosques, shops, restaurants, 12 bridges, and a marina. The project has a cost of about US$1.3 billion. The marina is a joint venture between the Bahraini government and Kuwait Finance House, one of the GCC region's leading banks. The marina development is the first of its type and size in the Middle East. History In 2002, plans were laid down for the project. Work began in 2004. In February 2008, work on the project was interrupted as more than 1,300 laborers laid down tools in a dispute over pay. Workers who were based at a laborers' camp on the development site, went on strike demanding better salaries and complaining of poor living conditions. The strike was called off soon after. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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