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Country in West Asia
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises
Bahrain
Men's association football team
The Bahrain national football team (Arabic: منتخب الْبَحرَيْن لِكُرَّةُ الْقَدَم) represents Bahrain in international football and is controlled by the
Bahrain national football team
Bahrain_national_football_team
Head of state of Bahrain
the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: ملك مملكة البحرين Malik Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn) is the monarch and head of state of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The House of Khalifa
King_of_Bahrain
Ruling family of Bahrain
خليفة, romanized: Āl Khalīfah) is the ruling family of the Kingdom of Bahrain. They profess Sunni Islam and belong to the Anizah tribe. Some members
House_of_Khalifa
The demographics of the population of Bahrain includes population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious
Demographics_of_Bahrain
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Bahrain in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bahrain is an island country in West Asia. Bahrain may also refer to: Bahrain Island, the main island
Bahrain_(disambiguation)
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Bahrain national under-23 football team
Bahrain_national_under-23_football_team
The flag of Bahrain (Arabic: عَلَم الْبَحرَيْن) consists of a white band on the left, separated from a red area on the right by five triangles that serve
Flag_of_Bahrain
2026 Iran war, Iran conducted retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, hitting multiple buildings in the capital Manama including the district
2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain
2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain is deemed ‘Not Free’ in terms of Net Freedom and Press Freedom by Freedom House. The 2016 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters
Censorship_in_Bahrain
Uprising in Bahrain that started on 14 February 2011
The 2011 Bahraini uprising was a series of anti-government protests in Bahrain led by the Shia-dominant and some Sunni minority Bahraini opposition from
2011_Bahraini_uprising
National volleyball team
The Bahrain men's national volleyball team represents Bahrain in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches. As of January 2025, the team
Bahrain men's national volleyball team
Bahrain_men's_national_volleyball_team
Bahrain's record on human rights has been described by Human Rights Watch as "dismal", and having "deteriorated sharply in the latter half of 2010". Their
Human_rights_in_Bahrain
The economy of Bahrain has significantly diversified in recent years to be less dependent on oil and gas, although they remain an important part of the
Economy_of_Bahrain
Prostitution in Bahrain is illegal but it has gained a reputation in the Middle East as a major destination for sex tourism. The Bahrain Youth Society for
Prostitution_in_Bahrain
Islam in Bahrain
Institute for Near East Policy, the views of Shia and Sunni leaders in Bahrain are generally aligned with those of their counterparts in the Middle East
Shia_in_Bahrain
Bahrain has been connected to the internet since 1995, and made it readily available to its citizens. The country's domain suffix is '.bh'. A 2004 study
Internet_in_Bahrain
Sole international airport serving Bahrain
Bahrain International Airport (IATA: BAH, ICAO: OBBI) (Arabic: مطار البحرين الدولي, romanized: Maṭār al-Baḥrayn al-dwalī) is the international airport
Bahrain_International_Airport
Island in the Gulf of Bahrain
Bahrain Island (Arabic: جزيرة البحرين Jazīrah al-Baḥrayn), also known as Awal Island and formerly as Bahrein, is the largest island within the archipelago
Bahrain_Island
Part of Bahraini uprising of 2011 and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict
insurgency in Bahrain is an ongoing insurgency by militant groups, part of the Bahraini Opposition, supported by Iran, to topple the government of Bahrain. The
Insurgency_in_Bahrain
Prisons in Bahrain are fully owned and operated by the state. They are run by 3 different security forces, including the National Security Agency (NSA)
Prisons_in_Bahrain
Emir/King of Bahrain since 1999
King of Bahrain, having reigned since 2002. He succeeded his father, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as Emir in 1999 and became the first King of Bahrain following
Hamad_bin_Isa_Al_Khalifa
Province of the Imperial State of Iran
1957 and 1971, that encompassed Bahrain archipelago (part of the present-day country Bahrain). During this period, Bahrain was under effective control of
Bahrain_province
American naval base in Bahrain
Naval Support Activity Bahrain (or NSA Bahrain) is a United States Navy base situated in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is home to U.S. Naval Forces Central
Naval Support Activity Bahrain
Naval_Support_Activity_Bahrain
Town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Bahrain (Torwali: بحرین; also spelled Behrain), formerly known in Torwali as Bhaunal, is a town located in Upper Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Bahrain,_Pakistan
Historical region of Arabia
Eastern Arabia, also known as Bahrain Region (Arabic: ٱلْبَحْرَيْن, romanized: Al-Baḥrayn), is a historical region encompassing the eastern part of the
Eastern_Arabia
Capital and largest city of Bahrain
Bahrani pronunciation: [elmɐˈnɑːmɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an
Manama
The Bahrain national under-20 football team, or Bahrain U20, has competed several times in the AFC Youth Championship, and once in the FIFA U-20 World
Bahrain national under-20 football team
Bahrain_national_under-20_football_team
Formal Body of the Government in Bahrain
The Cabinet of Bahrain is the chief executive body of the Kingdom of Bahrain. According to Article 32 (b) of the 2002 Constitution, "executive authority
Cabinet_of_Bahrain
Religious period of mourning
(Arabic: ذكرى محرم). The mourning that takes place during Muharram in Bahrain has a long history in the country, having been practiced for centuries
Muharram_in_Bahrain
In 2022, Christians in Bahrain made up approximately 12% of the population. Bahrain has had a native Christian community for many centuries, with the first
Christianity_in_Bahrain
Ethnic group
Pakistanis in Bahrain comprise Pakistani people living as expatriates or immigrants in Bahrain and their locally born descendants. The Overseas Pakistanis
Pakistanis_in_Bahrain
Indoor volleyball competition for men's national teams
Volleyball Cup tournaments has been won by six different national teams. Bahrain, Indonesia, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar and Thailand have won once each. Originally
AVC_Men's_Volleyball_Cup
Cycling team founded in 2017
Team Bahrain Victorious (UCI team code: TBV) is a UCI WorldTeam cycling team from Bahrain which was founded in 2017. Its title sponsor is the government
Team_Bahrain_Victorious
Cancelled Formula One motor races
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026) and the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (officially known
2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix
2026_Bahrain_and_Saudi_Arabian_Grands_Prix
Shopping mall in Manama, Bahrain
The Avenues is a waterfront shopping center situated along Bahrain Bay, in Manama, Bahrain. Developed by the King Faisal Corniche Development Company
The_Avenues,_Bahrain
Men's association football team
victory over the United Arab Emirates. Qatar has footballing rivalries with Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Football was brought to Qatar
Qatar_national_football_team
Events in the year 2026 in Bahrain. 2 January – Bahrain assumes a two-year non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. 8 January – Political
2026_in_Bahrain
The music of Bahrain is part of the Persian Gulf folk traditions. Alongside Kuwait, it is known for sawt music, a bluesy genre influenced by African,
Music_of_Bahrain
Bank in Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional retail bank and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. Its shares are listed on the Bahrain Bourse. It has overseas
National_Bank_of_Bahrain
Country in West Asia
provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bahrain: Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated near
Outline_of_Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain consists of Bahrain Island and 33 of the 37 Bahrain Islands, lying in the Persian Gulf's Gulf of Bahrain off the north shore of
Geography_of_Bahrain
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Prince of Bahrain since 1999, and the Prime Minister of Bahrain since 2020. He previously served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force
Salman_bin_Hamad_Al_Khalifa
Ethnic group
The Ajam of Bahrain (Arabic: عجم البحرین), or Iranic Bahrainis (Persian: ایرانیان بحرین), are a collective of ethnic groups among Bahraini citizens of
Ajam_of_Bahrain
Islam is the state religion in Bahrain. Due to an influx of immigrants and guest workers from India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the overall percentage
Islam_in_Bahrain
Three-day protest campaign in Bahrain (2013)
Bahrain Tamarod (also spelled Bahrain Tamarrod; Arabic: تمرد البحرين, romanized: tamarrud al-Baḥrayn, "Bahrain Rebellion"), also known as August 14 Rebellion
Bahrain_Tamarod
Hinduism in Bahrain is practiced primarily by members of the expatriate communities from India, Nepal and Bangladesh living in Bahrain. While Islam is
Hinduism_in_Bahrain
Combined military forces of Bahrain
The Bahrain Defence Force (Arabic: قوة دفاع البحرين, abbreviated BDF) is the military force of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Bahrain Defence Force is under
Bahrain_Defence_Force
Head of government of Bahrain
The prime minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: رئيس مجلس الوزراء في مملكة البحرين, romanized: Raʼīs Majlis al-Wuzarāʼ fī Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn) is
Prime_Minister_of_Bahrain
Inlet in the Persian Gulf
islands of Bahrain. The King Fahd Causeway crosses the western section of the Gulf of Bahrain, connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. The Gulf of Bahrain is a
Gulf_of_Bahrain
Bahrain, an archipelago in the Persian Gulf, has been a pivotal center of trade, culture, and power for millennia, most notably as the heart of the ancient
History_of_Bahrain
Bilateral relations
Bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain first began in 1971, when both countries gained independence from the United
Bahrain–Qatar_relations
Bahrain Polytechnic is a government-owned tertiary education institute located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It has been established by King Hamad bin Isa
Bahrain_Polytechnic
International football competition
finished first or second in their respective second round groups: Australia Bahrain China Indonesia Iran Iraq Japan Jordan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan North
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_AFC_third_round
Tourism in Bahrain: Bahrain receives four million tourists a year. Most visitors are from Arab states of the Persian Gulf but there are an increasing number
Tourism_in_Bahrain
Medical college
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain), formerly known as RCSI - Medical University of Bahrain, is a constituent medical school of
RCSI_Bahrain
Governing body of association football in Bahrain anjing
The Bahrain Football Association (Arabic: الاتحاد البحريني لكرة القدم) is the governing body of football in Bahrain, and controls the Bahrain national
Bahrain_Football_Association
Bahraini aluminium manufacturer
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (trading as Alba) is a Bahraini aluminium producer and smelting company based in Askar, Bahrain. The company was incorporated
Aluminium_Bahrain
in the country of Bahrain is run by the Bahrain Football Association, and significantly the most popular sport in the nation. Bahrain has its own top-tier
Football_in_Bahrain
The 2004 Bahrain Superprix was the inaugural and only Bahrain Super Prix race held at the Bahrain International Circuit on December 10, 2004. It was won
2004_Bahrain_Superprix
Sporting event delegation
Bahrain has competed in 11 Summer Olympic Games since its debut in 1984. The nation has never competed in the Winter Olympic Games. Until 2024, all the
Bahrain_at_the_Olympics
Bahrain was formerly split into twelve regions (mintaqah) that were all administered from the capital city of Manama. On July 3, 2002, these were superseded
Former_regions_of_Bahrain
institutions in Bahrain as of 30 June 2015:[needs update] Central Bank of Bahrain List of banks in the Arab world Banks portal "Central Bank of Bahrain - CBB Register"
List_of_banks_in_Bahrain
State-owned oil company of Bahrain
The Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) is an integrated petroleum company that is the national oil company of Bahrain. It was founded in 1929 and discovered
Bahrain_Petroleum_Company
Religion in Bahrain (2020) by Pew Research Islam (69.7%) Christianity (14.1%) Hinduism (10.2%) Buddhism (3.10%) Other (0.90%) Unaffiliated (2.00%) The
Religion_in_Bahrain
Bilateral relations
relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Indonesia were officially established in 1976. Bahrain sees Indonesia as an important market
Bahrain–Indonesia_relations
Military unit
The National Guard of Bahrain (Arabic: الحرس الوطني) is separate military force from the Bahrain Defence Force. The National Guard is charged with internal
National_Guard_(Bahrain)
Stock exchange in Bahrain
The Bahrain Bourse, also called the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE), is the stock exchange of Bahrain. As at 2017, 42 companies were listed on the exchange
Bahrain_Bourse
Motorsport track in Bahrain
The Bahrain International Circuit (Arabic: حلبة البحرين الدولية, romanized: Ḥalba al-Baḥrayn ad-Dawliyya) is a 5.412 km (3.363 mi) motorsport venue opened
Bahrain_International_Circuit
Bridge in Bahrain and Qatar
Qatar Bahrain Causeway (also referred to as the Qatar Bahrain Friendship Bridge) is a planned causeway between the two Arab states of Qatar and Bahrain. It
Qatar–Bahrain_Causeway
Military unit charged with protecting the King of Bahrain
The Royal Guard (Arabic: الحرس الملكي) of Bahrain is a unit of the Bahrain Defence Force. In June 2011, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa appointed his 36-year-old
Royal_Guard_(Bahrain)
Torture in Bahrain refers to the violation of Bahrain's obligations as a state party to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Torture_in_Bahrain
Public university in the Kingdom of Bahrain
The University of Bahrain (Arabic: جامعة البحرين), often abbreviated as UOB, is a public university in Bahrain. Established by royal decree in 1986, it
University_of_Bahrain
The list of ambassadors of Turkey to Bahrain provides a chronological record of individuals who have served as the diplomatic representatives of the Republic
List of ambassadors of Turkey to Bahrain
List_of_ambassadors_of_Turkey_to_Bahrain
Life expectancy in Bahrain at birth in 2013 was 76 for men and 78 for women. Compared to many countries in the region, the prevalence of AIDS and HIV
Health_in_Bahrain
Transportation networks and infrastructure in Bahrain
Transport in Bahrain encompasses road transportation by car, air transportation and shipping. The country traditionally had one of the cheapest prices
Transport_in_Bahrain
Private school
Bahrain School is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school located in Juffair, Manama, Bahrain. The school is operated by the Bahrain
Bahrain_School
Public holiday in Bahrain commemorating independence from Britain (15 August 1971)
Bahrain Independence Day occurred on 15 August 1971, when the country declared independence from the British following a United Nations survey of the
Independence_Day_(Bahrain)
Air warfare branch of Bahrain's military
abbreviated as RBAF, formerly known as Bahrain Amiri Air Force) is the aerial warfare branch of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). Originally formed as
Royal_Bahraini_Air_Force
Bilateral relations
Bahrain–United Kingdom relations are the bilateral relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. Bahrain has an embassy in London and the United Kingdom
Bahrain–United Kingdom relations
Bahrain–United_Kingdom_relations
Bahrain has a universal health care system, dating back to 1960. Government-provided health care is free to Bahraini citizens and subsidized for non-Bahrainis
Healthcare_in_Bahrain
Twin skyscraper complex in Manama, Bahrain
The Bahrain World Trade Center is a 240-metre-high (787 ft), 50-floor, twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. Designed by the multi-national architectural
Bahrain_World_Trade_Center
2010s protests and revolutions in the Arab world
initially spread to five other countries: Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain. The rulers deposed include: Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Muammar
Arab_Spring
Country in West Asia
surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80%
Qatar
Politics of Bahrain takes place in an authoritarian system of government where the ruling House of Khalifa heads an absolute monarchy. The government
Politics_of_Bahrain
First round of the 2021 Formula One season
The 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021) was a Formula One race which was held on 28 March 2021
2021_Bahrain_Grand_Prix
Motorsport event
The Bahrain Grand Prix (Arabic: جائزة البحرين الكبرى), officially known as the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix for sponsorship reasons, is a Formula One motor
Bahrain_Grand_Prix
This is a list of cities and towns in Bahrain with listed governorates and population figures for the most populous cities: Manama – 743,066 Muharraq
List of cities and towns in Bahrain
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Bahrain
The following table indicates declared Bahrain government national holidays for the year 2015 only—cultural variants also provide opportunity for holidays
Public_holidays_in_Bahrain
universities in Bahrain. There are four public universities in Bahrain. Applied Science University Arab Open University University of Technology Bahrain American
List of universities in Bahrain
List_of_universities_in_Bahrain
Football club
Al-Bahrain Sports Club (Arabic: نادي البحرين الرياضي), simply known as Bahrain, is a Bahraini multi-sports club best known for its football section, based
Bahrain_SC
Shopping mall in Manama, Bahrain
The Bahrain Mall is a multistorey shopping mall situated in Sanabis, Manama city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The mall features 1,600 parking spaces. The
The_Bahrain_Mall
feature films in Bahrain's history. There are a number of theaters in Bahrain showing a mix of Indian, American and Arabic movies. Bahrain also has a cinema
Cinema_of_Bahrain
Town in Northern Governorate, Bahrain
Sar or Saar (Arabic: سار) is a residential town in Bahrain, to the west of the capital, Manama. It is known for its beautiful landscaping and greenery
Sar,_Bahrain
This is a comprehensive list of victories of the Team Bahrain Victorious cycling team. The races are categorized according to the UCI Continental Circuits
List of wins by Bahrain–Merida and its successors
List_of_wins_by_Bahrain–Merida_and_its_successors
Flat horse race in Britain
The Bahrain Trophy is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance
Bahrain_Trophy
Country in the Persian Gulf (1971–2002)
State of Bahrain (Arabic: دولة البحرين, romanized: Dawlat al-Baḥrayn) was the name of Bahrain from 1971 to 2002. On 15 August 1971, Bahrain declared independence
State_of_Bahrain
The wildlife of Bahrain is the flora and fauna of the archipelago of Bahrain. Apart from a strip of the north and west of the main island, where crops
Wildlife_of_Bahrain
Ethnic group
The history of Indians in Bahrain dates back to the time of the Dilmun civilisation in 3000 BCE when the civilisation served as a trade link between Mesopotamia
Indians_in_Bahrain
cars that took place on 30 and 31 March 2019 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain as part of the FIA Formula 2 Championship. It was the
2019_Sakhir_Formula_2_round
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Indian, Tamil
Paradise of Pearls
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Morning Flame
Boy/Male
Hindu
Depth, Profound
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Latin
General from the 3rd century B.C. who crossed the Alps with 30,000 men and 38 elephants during...
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Indian, Punjabi
Smell
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Hindu, Indian
Royal
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English
English pet form of Persian Esther, ESSIE means "star."
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Excellent
Male
Swedish
Variant spelling of Swedish Elof, ELOV means "ever-heir."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Deep; Dark Blue Colour; Extending All over as the Blue Sky
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