Bahrain Trivia

1. Bahrain is an archipelago with the main island being Bahrain Island. Approximately how much of the nation's land area is composed of this island?

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: 80%

The majority of the population of Bahrain lives on this island, the largest of the archipelago. The capital city, Manama, is situated on the north-eastern tip of Bahrain Island.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Pillars of Islam

There are five points on the flag of Bahrain, and these points represent the five Pillars of Islam. The five pillars are shahada, salat, sawm, zakat, and hajj, which mean creed, daily prayer, fasting during Ramadan, almsgiving, and a pilgrimage to Mecca, respectively. The Path of Enlightenment is 8-Fold, there are 7 Deadly Sins, and there are 4 Gospels, so it wouldn't even make sense to have 5 points represent them.

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: Kingdom of Bahrain

In Arabic, the Kingdom of Bahrain is 'Mamlakat al-Bahrayn.' Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah became the King of Bahrain in 2002.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Flat desert

Bahrain is very flat, and covered by desert, explaining why it is so hot here. You might be wondering; how hot is it? Well, temperatures can get up to 50°C in summer!

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Khobar

The King Fahd Causeway was completed in 1986, with construction starting in 1981. The causeway was built for travel, but also to build stronger bonds with Saudi Arabia. The idea of building a bridge between the two countries had long been intriguing to both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia's rulers. It was the law of Bahrain to drive on the left, until 1967 when it was changed to the right. This was to bring it into line with neighbouring countries, which was fortunate for the construction of the causeway, as citizens had been used to driving on the right for nearly two decades by the time it was built. Women were banned from driving in Saudi Arabia from 1957-2018, which once made the King Fahd Causeway the only bridge in the world where women could drive on one side, but not the other. Khobar is a city in the easternmost province of Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Bahrain Island

Bahrain's largest island is simply called Bahrain Island. Manama is located in the northeastern tip of the island. Muharraq Island, Umm an Nasan, and Sitrah are some of the larger islands of the archipelago.

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: None

Bahrain is an island country located in the Persian Gulf. The approximate coordinates of Bahrain are 26 degrees North and 50.5 degrees East.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: 760 sq km (293 sq mi)

Bahrain is 760 sq km (293 sq mi) in area. It is comprised of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf and is the smallest Arabian country and the only island one.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf is located to the east of Saudi Arabia and to the west of Iran. The Gulf also borders Kuwait in the north and the United Arab Emirates in the south. Qatar also borders the gulf. Bahrain is located in the southwestern part of the gulf.

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: Manama

During its history, the city of Manama has been ruled by Portugal and the Persian empire. In 1783 the Al-Khalifa dynasty took control of the city. Manama is a city known for its numerous financial institutions. Bahrain International Airport is located 15 kilometers from Manama.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Arabic

Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, and 55 percent of people in Bahrain are native speakers of Arabic.

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Muharraq Island

Muharraq Island is situated 2.5 miles east of the capital, Manama, and Bahrain International Airport is also located on it. Muharraq Island used to be called Moharek, but the island is now named after Muharraq City, the former capital of Bahrain.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Mountain of Smoke

Jabal ad Dukhan means "Mountain of Smoke" in Arabic. The mountain only stands at 440 feet tall (134m), so it is more of a simple hill than an actual 'mountain'. The hillside has quite a number of caves. Jabal ad Dukhan is located nearly in the center of the country.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Makbous

Makbous is the national dish of Bahrain, meaning it is a favourite of the entire country! It is a rice pilaf with chicken and loads of spices.

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Al-Fateh

The Al Fateh Grand Mosque is not only the largest mosque in Bahrain, it is one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque has a 7,000 person capacity and was opened to the public in 1988. The mosque is named after Ahmed al-Fateh (Ahmed the Conqueror) who conquered Bahrain in 1783.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: King Fahd Causeway

Construction began in 1981, and King Fahd Causeway was finally completed and open for public use in 1986. The causeway connects Bahrain with Saudi Arabia to keep their relationship strong. Canso Causeway connects Nova Scotia with mainland Canada, Mahim Causeway connects India with Mumbai, and MacArthur Causeway connects the Florida Keys to the rest of the state.

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: United Kingdom and Iran

In 1968 Bahrain joined Qatar and the Trucial States (now the United Arab Emirates) in an attempt to form a union of Arab emirates with the protection of the British government. By 1971 the terms of the union of these sheikhdoms had still not been worked out and Bahrain thus sought for its own independence. Shortly after this declaration the nation of Iran attempted to claim the island of Bahrain but its claim was denied by the United Nations.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Jabal al Dukhan

Jabal al Dukhan is the highest and most prominent mountain in Bahrain. Its summit is 132 m (433 ft).

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Mina Salman

Mina Salman is named after Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa I, who ruled Bahrain from 1942 until he died, in 1961. Mina Salman was a natural harbour until it was used as a commercial port, which now stretches over 80 hectares. It began operating in 1962.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Desert

Since Bahrain is located in the Middle East, it gets very hot there. In fact, it is mostly desert, just as is its neighbor, Saudi Arabia. Only about 8% of the country is able to be used as arable land and permanent crops.

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: King Fahd Causeway

Construction on the King Fahd Causeway began in 1982, and it was officially opened on November 25, 1986. The total cost of the project was about 1.2 billion United States dollars.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Bahraini Dinar

The Bahraini Dinar is the official currency of Bahrain and is divided into 1000 fils. Its symbol is د.ب .

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Mountain of Smoke

Al-Dukhān Hill is also called "Mountain of Smoke" because of the haze that forms around the top of the hill, on hot days. Bahrain's terrain is mainly flat, and Al-Dukhān Hill is only 440 feet high.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Hawar Islands

The Hawar Islands are a group of islands of Bahrain that are just a few kilometers north of Qatar. The largest island of the group is, appropriately, Hawar Island.

From Quiz Bahrainona

Answer: Islam

Islam is endorsed by 70.2% of the Bahraini population, followed by 10.2% that are Christian, 0.21% are Jews. 19.9% endorse another religion.

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Malkiya

Malkiya is a village on the western coast of Bahrain Island. Malkiya SCC is a football/soccer club, in the top division of Bahrain's football teams. Their football stadium, Khalifa Sports City Stadium, is in Isa Town which is about a 20 minute drive away from Malkiya. Zayd ibn Suhan, who is honored by Shia Muslims, was killed in the Battle of the Camel.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Amwaj Islands

There are quite a few artificial islands in Bahrain, but the Amwaj Islands are some of the most technologically advanced. The islands are even called a "Smart City". The islands cover 30 million square feet (28 million square m).

From Quiz Bahrain

Answer: Bahraini dinar

The Bahraini dinar replaced the Gulf Rupee as the official currency of Bahrain in 1965. The Bahraini dinar is divided into fils.

From Quiz Brilliant Bahrain

Answer: Khamis

This mosque is believed to have been constructed as early as 692 AD. It is located in the village of Khamis, which is situated between Manama and Isa Town. Bahrain is one of the first ever Muslim nations, and is considered by historians to have been so at around 628AD, meaning that Bahrain was an Islamic nation just four years after the death of the Islamic prophet Mohammad.

From Quiz Racking My Bahrain

Answer: Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a 400-year-old mesquite tree. The mesquite tree is able to live in the arid region of Bahrain because it has roots that can reach 160 feet deep! The Tree of Life is said to be blessed by the God of water, Enki, which is why it has lived so long. The tree stands alone, surrounded by nothing but desert.

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