Bahrain
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Manama
- Population: approx. 1.5 million
- Languages: Arabic (official), English
- Area: 786 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (AST)
- Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
- Flag Colors: Red and white (separated by a five-pointed serrated line)
- National Holiday: December 16
- National Anthem: Bahrainona
- Neighboring Countries: None (island state, connected to Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Manama
- Riffa
- Muharraq
- Hamad Town
- A'ali
- Isa Town
- Sitra
- Budaiya
- Jidhafs
- Al-Malikiya
- Adliya
- Sanabis
- Tubli
- Al Hidd
- Zallaq
Top 15 Highlights
- Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort - UNESCO)
- Al-Fateh Grand Mosque (Manama)
- Bahrain International Circuit (Formula 1)
- Tree of Life (Shajarat al-Hayah)
- Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy (UNESCO)
- Bab Al-Bahrain & Manama Souq
- National Museum of Bahrain
- Beit Al Quran (House of the Quran)
- Dilmun Burial Mounds (UNESCO)
- Amwaj Islands
- Al Areen Wildlife Park
- Hawar Islands
- King Fahd Causeway
- Sitra Coastal Promenade
- A'ali Pottery Workshop Village
Climate and Nature
Bahrain features an arid desert climate with extremely hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The archipelago comprises over 30 natural islands alongside numerous land reclamations in the Persian Gulf. The natural setting ranges from low-lying desert plains to surrounding coral reefs and coastal mangrove marine habitats.
Culture and Gastronomy
Bahraini culture merges traditional Arabian hospitality and ancient Dilmun heritage with modern cosmopolitan influences. Gastronomy showcases rich Persian Gulf flavors, including Machboos (spiced rice with meat or fish), Muhammar (sweet rice served with grilled fish), Halwa, and traditional Arabic coffee (Gahwa) seasoned with cardamom.
Economy
As the first Arabian Gulf nation to discover commercial crude oil, Bahrain has successfully diversified its economy. It serves as a major financial hub for Islamic banking in the Middle East, supported by aluminum production, petroleum refining, maritime trade, and high-end commercial tourism.
Did you know?
- The famous 'Tree of Life' has stood flourishing in the middle of the desert for over 400 years with no known underground water source nearby.
- Bahrain was the first country on the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf to strike commercial crude oil in 1932.
- Bahrain's ancient pearling heritage on Muharraq Island is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and served as the nation's economic backbone for centuries.
- Bahrain hosted the very first Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Middle East at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2004.
- The name 'Bahrain' literally means "Two Seas" in Arabic, referring to the unique presence of freshwater springs beneath the seabed mixing with the salty Gulf waters.
Live footage: Discover Bahrain via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Bahrain and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Bahrain: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Bahrain: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Bahrain in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
