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Bahrain quiz
Bahrain appears in 5 quizzes: one Explorer photo, flag, capital and the Asia map. The capital is Manama.
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6 questions about Bahrain only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Bahrain at a glance
| Capital | Manama |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million (2024 estimate), 151st of 196 |
| Area | 760 km², 171st of 196 |
| People per km² | 2,062 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 161 km |
| Highest point | Jabal ad Dukhan, 135 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar |
| Flag colours | red and white |
| Independence | 1971, from the United Kingdom |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +973 |
| Terrain | Mostly low desert plain rising gently to low central escarpment |
| Climate | Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers |
| Where the name comes from | The name means "the two seas" in Arabic and refers to the water bodies on each side of the archipelago |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Bahrain has no land borders, only 161 km of coastline. By area Bahrain is 171st of 196 countries, just behind Kiribati and ahead of Dominica. Its highest point, Jabal ad Dukhan, is only 135 m above the sea; 10 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A Portuguese fort on a mound holding 4,000 years of Dilmun history.
Photo: Peter from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Manama? | Bahrain |
| Which small Gulf island state has Manama as its capital? | Bahrain |
Bahrain, question by question
Qatar is a wrong choice for Manama and again for Bahrain's flag. Qatar, Oman and Kuwait sit beside Bahrain in the flag round.
Explorer has one Bahrain photo: Qal’at al Bahrain.
Every Bahrain question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
Which continent is Bahrain in?
Bahrain is in Asia.
What is the population of Bahrain?
About 1.6 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Bahrain?
Bahrain has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Bahrain?
Jabal ad Dukhan, at 135 m.
What is the official language of Bahrain?
Arabic.