Bahrain is a small island country located in the Persian Gulf, near the western coast of Saudi Arabia. Its name comes from the Arabic "al-Baḥrayn," which means "the two seas." This name refers to Bahrain's geographical location, consisting of 33 islands, situated between two bodies of water: the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Bahrain.
Bahrain's history is ancient and rich. The region has been inhabited since antiquity, and the Dilmun civilization, dating back to at least the third millennium BCE, had a significant presence in the area. Over the centuries, Bahrain has been under the control of different empires, including the Assyrian, Persian, Portuguese, and Ottoman.
In the 19th century, Bahrain became a British protectorate, a status that continued until it gained independence in 1971. Since then, Bahrain has undergone significant development in areas such as the economy and infrastructure. The capital of Bahrain is Manama, which is also the economic and cultural center of the country. country.
