Situated in Western Asia, Bahrain 🇧🇠(officially Kingdom of Bahrain) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 1.6 million and a total area of 765 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Bahrain through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Manama, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Bahrain located?
Geographically, Bahrain belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 765 km², which makes it the 192nd largest country or territory on Earth.
Bahrain has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Manama, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how bahraini life really works.
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Who lives in Bahrain?
Around 1.6 million people live in Bahrain, making it the 154th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Bahrain is called a Bahraini.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Bahrain — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Bahraini dinar (BHD, symbol .د.ب). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Bahrain is +973. Websites from the country typically use the .bh internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Bahrain are its flag, its capital Manama, and its approximate population of 1.6 million.
Fun facts about Bahrain
- Bahrain's flag emoji is 🇧🇠— its two-letter country code is BH and its three-letter code is BHR.
- Bahrain covers 765 km², ranking 192nd in the world by area.
- With about 1.6 million people, Bahrain holds the 154th spot in the world population ranking.
- Bahrain is a member state of the United Nations.
- Bahrain is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Bahrain — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Bahrain?
- The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
- What is the population of Bahrain?
- Bahrain has a population of approximately 1,588,670 people, ranking 154th in the world.
- Where is Bahrain located?
- Bahrain is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Bahrain?
- The main language spoken in Bahrain is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Bahrain?
- Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
