Bahrain (/bɑːˈreɪn/ ( listen); Arabic: البحرين al-Baḥrayn IPA: [aɫ baħrajn] ( listen)), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: مملكة البحرين Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn), is an Arab constitutional monarchy in the Persian Gulf. It is an island country consisting of a small archipelago centered around Bahrain Island, situated between the Qatar peninsula and the north eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the 25-kilometre (16 mi) King Fahd Causeway. Bahrain's population is 1,234,571 (c. 2010), including 666,172 non-nationals. It is 765.3 square kilometres (295.5 sq mi) in size, making it the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore.
Manama, capital of the island nation of Bahrain, is a major financial center with a thriving economy. A surplus of money has decorated the skyline with glass and steel spires, and plans for the tallest tower in the world. Although Bahrain is an Islamic country, alcohol is legal, and Manama has a thriving nightlife, with clubs and bars popular with visitors from all over the world. The narrow rows of stalls at the Bab el-Bahrain souk are famous for their vast array of perfumes, spices, and gold.
Discover the best top things to do in Saar, Bahrain including King Fahd Causeway, The Raven's Nest Board Game Cafe, Al-Fatih Mosque (Great Mosque), Qalat al Bahrain, Saar Mall, Saar Mall SPC, Bahrain National Museum, Wahooo! Waterpark, Royal Camel Farm, Beit Al Qur'an.
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