Trivia in Bahrain

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Asia / Western Asia/Middle East

National symbols

Flag: Vertical flag divided by five serrations between red and white fields. The five serrations symbolize the Five Pillars of Islam.

Bahrain Flag

Emblem: Red shield-shaped coat of arms with white serrations and a crown atop.

Bahrain Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Bahrain means "two seas" in Arabic.
  • UNESCO World Heritage "Pearling Path" links sites extending out to sea with a "Pearl Trail."
  • The kingdom's highest point is Jabal ad Dukhan at only 134m elevation.
  • King Fahd Causeway connecting to Saudi Arabia spans 24km and can take hours in traffic.
  • Planning underway for "Royal University of Bahrain for Art" to nurture modern banking and Islamic art.
  • Over half the population are foreign nationals, with Indians forming the largest community.
  • Official language is Arabic, but English is widely used in business and administration.
  • VAT (value-added tax) introduced following 2014 oil price decline.
  • The "Tree of Life," an acacia over 350 years old, stands alone in the central desert.
  • Bahrain's dinar maintains the world's second-highest exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.

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