Fun facts about Bahrain
10 facts about Bahrain: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.
- Bahrain is an archipelago made up of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf.
- The country is known for its oil, pearls, and ancient archaeological sites.
- Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain.
- Bahrain hosts the annual Bahrain Grand Prix, a Formula One Championship race.
- The country is home to the ancient Dilmun civilization.
- Bahrain has a rich tradition of pearl diving.
- The official language is Arabic.
- Bahrain was one of the first Gulf states to discover oil.
- The Bahrain World Trade Center is equipped with wind turbines.
- Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway.
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