2006-06-30 11:09:31 · 5 answers · asked by Master13 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Bahrain
266 square miles
2006-06-30 11:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kuroi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bahrain is a generally flat and arid archipelago, comprising of a low desert plain rising gently to a low central escarpment, in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia. The highest point is the 122 m Jabal ad Dukhan.
Considered to be one of the fifteen states that comprise the so-called "Cradle of Humanity" in the Middle East, Bahrain has a total area of 688 km² (266 mi²), which is slightly larger than the Isle of Man, though it is smaller than the nearby King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia which covers 780 km² (301 mi²). As an archipelago of 33 islands, Bahrain does not share a land boundary with another country but does have a 161 kilometres (528 mi) coastline and claims a further 12 nautical miles (22 km) of territorial sea and a 24 nautical mile (44 km) contiguous zone. Bahrain enjoys mild winters and endures very hot, humid summers.
Bahrain's natural resources include large quantities of oil and associated and nonassociated natural gas as well as fish stocks, which is perhaps fortunate as arable land constitutes only 1% of the country. Desert constitutes 92% of Bahrain and periodic droughts and dust storms are the main natural hazards for Bahrainis.
Environmental issues facing Bahrain include desertification resulting from the degradation of limited arable land and coastal degradation (damage to coastlines, coral reefs, and sea vegetation) resulting from oil spills and other discharges from large tankers, oil refineries, and distribution stations. The agricultural and domestic sectors' over-utilization of the Dammam aquifer, the principal aquifer in Bahrain, has led to its salinization by adjacent brackish and saline water bodies.
2006-07-01 03:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bahrain or Bahrein (both: bärān', bə–) , officially Kingdom of Bahrain, constitutional monarchy and archipelago (2005 est. pop. 688,300), 266 sq mi (689 sq km), in the Persian Gulf. The two main islands are Bahrain and Al Muharraq, connected by a causeway. The capital and chief port is Al Manamah, on Bahrain.
2006-06-30 11:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word BAHRAIN: 7 letters
The state BAHRAIN Area - Total 665 km²
253 sq mi
2006-07-02 05:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Alexandra I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably depends on how big a flock of sheep you have and if it's drizzle or a regular downpour.
2006-06-30 11:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋