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How Big Is Bahrain?

Bahrain, located in Middle East, is the 185th largest country in the world, covering approximately 760 square kilometers (293 square miles). That's about 4.3 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 1.5 million people.

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760 km²
293 sq mi
#185 of 236 countries
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Bahrain's Geography

Bahrain has approximately 161 km of coastline. Within Asia, Bahrain is the 48th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Hong Kong and Singapore. With 2,027 people per km², it is more densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Bahrain?

Bahrain stretches approximately 85 km (53 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 36 km (22 mi) from east to west.

How Many Times Does Bahrain Fit?

40×

Bahrain fits inside Belgium 40 times

54×

Bahrain fits inside Switzerland 54 times

55×

Bahrain fits inside Netherlands 55 times

131×

Bahrain fits inside South Korea 131 times

Similar in Size

District of Columbia
District of Columbia
177 km²
77% smaller
Singapore
Singapore
719 km²
5% smaller
Tonga
Tonga
747 km²
about the same size
Bahrain
Bahrain
760 km²
Kiribati
Kiribati
811 km²
7% larger
Alaska
Alaska
1,481,348 km²
194814% larger

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Bahrain at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 760 km² (293 sq mi)
World Size Rank #185 of 236
Capital Manama
Population Density 2,027 per km²
Population 1.5 million people
Coastline 161 km
Life Expectancy 79.9 years
GDP per Capita $57,600 USD