Al Garum Islands are the northernmost group of islands of Bahrain. They lie north of the capital,
Manama
Manama ( ar, المنامة ', Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 people as of 2020. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very di ...
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Bahrain Island
Bahrain Island ( ar, جزيرة البحرين ''Jazīrah al-Baḥrayn''), also known as al-Awal Island and formerly as Bahrein, is the largest island within the archipelago of Bahrain, and forms the bulk of the country's land mass while hosting ...
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Geography
There are 4 islands in this reef, and a curved channel was dredged to reach the main island.
Administration
The island belongs to
Northern Governorate
The Northern Governorate ( ar, المحافظة الشمالية , translit=Al-Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah) is one of the four governorates of Bahrain. It includes parts of the former municipalities of Al Mintaqah al Gharbiyah, Al Mint ...
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Transportation
The island might be the location of a new Army airfield.
Flora and fauna
The island is known for its rich fish life.
Image gallery
File:Un-bahrain.png, Map 1
File:Northern Governorate in Bahrain 2014.svg, District Map
References
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Islands of Bahrain