Bahrain
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 765 km²
- Capital
- Manama
- ISO
- BH
What the flag means
Red is a color long used by the countries of the Gulf. White is said to have been added as a sign of peace under treaties made with Britain in the 19th century.
Fun facts
- FlagThe white zigzag on the flag of Bahrain has 5 points, which represent the Five Pillars of Islam.
- GeographyThe island country of Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia by a causeway across the sea, about 25 km long.
- CultureBahrain once prospered from gathering natural pearls, and a group of sites that tells this history is a World Heritage Site.
- CultureThe country name “Bahrain” means “the 2 seas” in Arabic.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
