Bahrain lying in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain is the main island. As many as thirty islands including Bahrain fall between Saudi Arabia and the western coast of Qatar. Furthermore, Al Muharraq is the second biggest island. Bahrain covers a total area of 688 square kilometers and the growing economy and politics of this country that contributes to the county's overall development on all fronts. The oil industry is booming in Bahrain. It has helped the country to build on its economy so much so that Bahrain has the fastest growing economy in the Arab world.

One can find numerous mosques that are spread throughout Bahrain. Some of the premier and most popular mosques among them are the Al Fateh Mosque in Bahrain and Al Khamis Mosque in Bahrain. Al Fateh Mosque is the largest mosque in the country. These pious mosques add a spiritual shed to the atmosphere of the country as a whole. Tourists can visit other attractions like the Arad Fort in Bahrain, Bahrain Fort in Bahrain, Riffa Fort in Bahrain and Bab Al Bahrain in Bahrain. Tourists can go for tourist destinations like Dilmun Burial Mounds in Bahrain, First Oil Well in Bahrain, and King Fahd Causeway in Bahrain and so on. Bahrain tourist attractions include temples like Barbar Temple in Bahrain and so on. There are many reputed Bahrain museums like Bahrain National Museum in Bahrain and Museum of Pearl Diving in Bahrain. The Bahrain parks and gardens in Bahrain give tourists a deeper understanding of the culture of Bahrain.

Bahrain has a wide range of modern shopping complexes housing imported luxury goods. Pearls, the main local product, famous red clay pottery from Avail village, Bani Jamal weaving produicts and basket produced at Jasra village are most notable among the many shopping items in Bahrain. Expensive boutiques in the Osama Bin Zaid Road area house known stores for Bahrain Clothes Shops Designer outfits for women. If you are searching for more economical clothes there are outlets like Cotton Club and Fashion Line. There are also a good number of shops selling children's clothes, among them Jeunesse Parisienne, Naf-Naf, OshKosh B'Gosh and Sana are most admired.

Bahrain offers a huge selection of cuisine. From Major fast food chains such as Mac Donalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken & Pizza Hut to thematic styled luxury restaurants. When you eat out in Bahrain you will not be disappointed by the choice and quality of food that is on offer. Being that Bahrain is a mainly Muslim country, Arabic & Eastern foods are readily available with the local restaurants offering great value on regional dishes.

Being situated in the Arabian Gulf, the climate of Bahrain features hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures are coolest between December and March when northerly winds prevail. From July to September the average temperature is 36 degrees centigrade, and annual average rainfall is close to 77mm.

The official currency of Bahrain (BHD - Bahraini Diner)