Bahrain is nestled on the western side of the Arabian Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It is connected to Saudi Arabia by a causeway.
Interesting facts about Bahrain:
- Bahrain consists of 33 islands, only 3 of which are inhabited.
- Bahrain’s al-Khamis Mosque is the oldest Islamic structure in the Gulf region.
Source: CultureGrams
Featured library resource: Background Notes/Country Fact Sheets. See a report on Bahrain at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26414.htm.
Posted by Olga Hart