Last updated on June 23rd, 2022
World Records in Bahrain
41. Fastest Ironman 70.3
The flat and fast terrain of Bahrain is ideal for racing. In 2018, the fastest finish time in an Ironman 70.3 triathlon was recorded in the country by Kristian Blummenfelt at 3:29:05.
42. Highest Waste Generation
Bahrain is listed by the Guinness World Records as the country with the highest amount of waste generated per capita. Each person produces 906.7 kg of waste every year.
43. First 3D Printed Coral Reef
Bahrain was able to produce the world’s first 3D-printed coral reef which was sunk along its coast in 2012. There are two units made from non-toxic, pH-neutral material with each weighing 1,100 lbs.
44. Formula 1 Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton tallied the most consecutive Formula 1 points finishes by a driver with 48. His streak started in 2018 and continued up to 2020 in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
45. First Supersonic Passenger Flight
British Airways launched its commercial Concorde service by flying from London to Bahrain in January 1976. The jet completed the 3,500-mile trip in 4 hours – much faster than the 6.5-hour flights of subsonic aircrafts.
46. First Wind-powered Towers
The Bahrain World Trade Center boasts of the world’s first skyscrapers to integrate large-scale wind turbines into their design. It opened in 2007 with wind power supplying 11-15% of its energy needs.
47. Largest Flag
In 2004, Bahrain unfurled the world’s largest national draped flag at the time. This was in celebration of their 33rd National Day. The flag measures 160 meters by 96 meters and weighs 3,200 kilograms.
48. Biggest Bird Extinction
In modern times, the biggest bird to become extinct is the Arabian ostrich. It was hunted for plumes and for sport after World War I. The last confirm specimen was shot in Bahrain in 1941.
49. First Grand Prix in the Middle East
The Bahrain Grand Prix was the first of its kind to be staged in the region in 2004. It was won by Michael Schumacher for Scuderia Ferrari.
50. Largest Underwater Theme Park
In 2019, Bahrain opened the world’ largest underwater theme park that included a submerged Boeing 747 jet to boost tourism and revive the pearl industry. Students are also given spaces to conduct practical experiments.
Bahrain – quick facts and statistics
| Independence | 15 August 1971 (from the UK) |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Manama (26°13′N 50°35′E) |
| Largest City | Manama (26°13′N 50°35′E) |
| Area | total: 760 sq km land: 760 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Population | 1,526,929 (July 2021 est.) |
| Official Language | Arabic |
| Borders | Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arab |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar (BHD) |
| Suffrage | 20 years of age; universal; note - Bahraini Cabinet in May 2011 endorsed a draft law lowering eligibility to 18 years |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Religion | Islam |
| Literacy | 97.5% |
| Life expectancy | 79.67 years Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. |
| Climate | arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers |
| Terrain | mostly low desert plain rising gently to low central escarpment. |
| Coastline | 161 km |
| Highest point | Jabal ad Dukhan 135 m |
| Lowest point | Persian Gulf 0 m |
| National anthem | "Bahrainona" (Our Bahrain) |
| Government type | Constitutional monarchy |
| King | Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
| Crown Prince and Prime Minister | Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| National colors | red, white |
| National symbol | a red field surmounted by a white serrated band with five white points |
| National holiday | National Day, 16 December (1971); note - 15 August 1971 was the date of independence from the UK, 16 December 1971 was the date of independence from British protection |
| Natural resources | oil, associated and non associated natural gas, fish, pearls. |
| Agricultural land | 11.3% (2018) |
| Birth rate | 12.5 births/1,000 population (2021 est.) |
| Death rate | 2.81 deaths/1,000 population (2021 est.) |
| Sex ratio | 1.53 male(s)/female (2020 est.) |
| Industries | petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, Islamic and offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing, tourism. |
| Exports | $30.1 billion (2018 est.) refined petroleum, aluminum and plating, crude petroleum, iron ore, gold (2019) |
| Imports | $27.19 billion (2018 est.) cars, iron ore, jewelry, gold, gas turbines (2019) |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $40,900 (2020 est.) |
| Time Zone | AST (UTC+3) |
| Internet country code | .bh |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Calling Code | +973 |
| Table last updated | February 12, 2022 |