{"id":6162,"date":"2023-11-22T20:27:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2023-11-22T20:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:57:49","slug":"bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Bahrain and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Bahrain_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Bahrain and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Bahrain_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Bahrain and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Geography_of_Bahrain\" >Geography of Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Economy_of_Bahrain\" >Economy of Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Defence_Power_of_Bahrain\" >Defence Power of Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Cultural_of_Bahrain\" >Cultural of Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Sports_in_Bahrain\" >Sports in Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Bahrain\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Biggest_in_the_Bahrain\" >Biggest in the Bahrain :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Brief_History_Of_Bahrain\" >Brief History Of Bahrain :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Ancient_Bahrain\" >Ancient Bahrain:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/bahrain\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bahrain_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Bahrain and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Bahrain\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Bahrain.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Bahrain\" class=\"wp-image-6163\" title=\"Flag of Bahrain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Bahrain.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Bahrain-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Bahrain-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Bahrain-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bahrain_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Bahrain and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>Bahrain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Manama<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>December 16, 1971<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Islam (Shia and Sunni)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Bahraini Dinar (BHD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Hamad Town, Isa Town<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Ali Salman, Hassan al-Amin, Abdulredha, Nada Haffadh, Ayat Al-Qurmezi, Abdulkarim Al Naimi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Constitutional monarchy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Bahrain did not participate in major wars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$40.9 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>1. Bahrain National Museum, 2. Al-Fatih Mosque, 3. Manama Souq, 4. Bahrain Fort (Qal&#8217;at al-Bahrain), 5. Al Dar Islands<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bahrain, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Geography of Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>An archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area (sq km)<\/td><td>760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>1.7 million (2023 est.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>This Country has no significant mountain ranges.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Jabal ad Dukhan is the highest point , at 134 meters (440 feet) above sea level.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>This Country has no permanent rivers. However, there are several wadis, or dry riverbeds, that fill up with water during the rainy season.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>This Country has several artificial lakes, including Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary and Al Bahrain Oasis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>This Country is home to the Bahrain Desert, which covers about 70% of the country.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateau<\/td><td>The North-South Plateau is a prominent geographical feature of this Country. It runs from north to south and is characterized by its rolling hills and dry plains.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>This Country has no active volcanoes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Crops\/Vegetation<\/td><td>Date palms are the most important crop in this Country. Other crops include alfalfa, mangoes, bananas, and citrus fruits.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Al Jasra Beach, Al Jaffar Beach, Al Jazayer Beach, Al Buhair Beach, and Al Wasmiya Beach are some of this Country&#8217;s beautiful beaches.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighbouring Countries<\/td><td>Saudi Arabia is the only country that shares a land border with Bahrain.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas\/Oceans<\/td><td>Bahrain is located on the Persian Gulf.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coastline Length<\/td><td>767 kilometers (477 miles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Petroleum, natural gas, pearls, limestone, and gypsum are top five natural resources.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Bahrain , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Economy of Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Financial services, oil refining, tourism, aluminum smelting, construction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Oil, financial services, tourism, aluminum exports, foreign investment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Aluminum Bahrain (Alba), Gulf Air, Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Batelco, Investcorp, Ahli United Bank, Arab Banking Corporation (ABC), National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), Bahrain Islamic Bank, Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $28,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, vehicles, foodstuffs, chemicals, manufactured goods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Petroleum and petroleum products, aluminum, textiles, agro-based products, chemicals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 4.7 tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Bahrain , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Defence Power of Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defense Budget<\/td><td>Approximately $1.4 billion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Army Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 20,000 active, 110,000 reserve (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 1,500 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Navy Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 3,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>$3.64 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Exports<\/td><td>$1.04 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Bahrain , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Cultural of Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Bahrain National Day, Spring of Culture Festival, Bahrain International Music Festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain Fort, Tree of Life, Al-Khamis Mosque, Barbar Temple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Traditional pearl diving songs, Arada dance, Fjiri music<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Arabic (official), English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Machboos, Qouzi, Bahraini breakfast, Halwa Showaiter, Mahyawa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Qal&#8217;at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort), Barbar Temple, Dilmun Burial Mounds, Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy (includes multiple sites), Bu Maher Fort<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Bahrain\"><\/span>Sports in Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Football<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Football, Athletics, Basketball, Motorsport, Swimming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Ruth Jebet (Athletics), Kemi Adekoya (Athletics), Yusuf Saad Kamel (Athletics), Rashid Ramzi (Athletics), Hakeem Seriki (Basketball)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>Ruth Jebet &#8211; Olympic gold medalist (Athletics), Kemi Adekoya &#8211; Asian Games gold medalist (Athletics), Rashid Ramzi &#8211; Olympic gold medalist (Athletics), Bahrain national football team &#8211; Gulf Cup winners, Bahrain national football team &#8211; AFC Asian Cup third place<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Bahrain , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Bahrain :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Arabian Oryx<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>White-cheeked Bulbuls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>This Country does not have natural forests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Hawar Islands Nature Reserve, Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary, Tubli Bay Wetland, Qal&#8217;at al-Bahrain Marine and Coastal Protected Area, Bu Maher Fort Reserve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Bahrain , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" 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Building<\/td><td>Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Tree of Life Sculpture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>King Fahd Causeway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Jabal ad Dukhan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>N\/A (This Country has no permanent rivers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Al Areen Oasis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Bahrain , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Bahrain\"><\/span>Brief History Of Bahrain : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahrain&#8217;s history is rich and diverse, spanning through different eras that have shaped its identity. Here&#8217;s an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Bahrain\"><\/span>Ancient Bahrain:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prehistoric Roots:<\/strong> Bahrain&#8217;s history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Dilmun civilization around 3000 BCE. It was known as Dilmun, a prosperous trading center connecting Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley Civilization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pearling and Trade:<\/strong> Known for its pearling industry, Bahrain was a significant center for trade and commerce in the ancient world. It maintained trade connections with Sumer, Assyria, and later with the Phoenicians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Islamic Conquest:<\/strong> Bahrain came under Islamic rule in the 7th century when the Umayyad Caliphate annexed it. It became part of various Islamic dynasties, including the Abbasids, who established it as an administrative unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portuguese and Persian Control:<\/strong> In the 16th century, Bahrain was invaded by the Portuguese but was later taken by the Safavids of Persia, marking a period of Persian dominance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Al Khalifa Rule:<\/strong> Bahrain fell under the control of the Al Khalifa family in the late 18th century, establishing their rule over the archipelago. Bahrain signed a series of treaties with Britain in the 19th century, becoming a British protectorate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pearling and Oil Discovery:<\/strong> Pearling was a primary economic activity until the early 20th century when oil was discovered in Bahrain in the 1930s, transforming its economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independence:<\/strong> Bahrain gained independence from Britain in 1971 and declared itself a kingdom. It faced internal political tensions, including demands for democratic reforms and struggles between the ruling monarchy and opposition groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modernization and Unrest:<\/strong> Bahrain experienced periods of socio-political unrest, particularly during the Arab Spring in 2011 when protests erupted demanding political reforms and greater rights for the Shia majority. The government responded with measures to address some grievances but faced ongoing challenges in achieving lasting stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Scenario:<\/strong> Bahrain continues to modernize its economy, focusing on sectors beyond oil, such as finance, tourism, and services. It remains a constitutional monarchy, and efforts for political reconciliation and social development persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, Bahrain&#8217;s strategic location in the Persian Gulf has influenced its role as a trading hub and shaped its cultural diversity, while its political landscape has seen a dynamic interplay of internal and external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, 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