Bahrain

Introduction
 

Bahrain, officially known as the Kingdom of Bahrain, is a small monarchy situated in the Persian Gulf. Covering an area of about 700 square kilometres, Bahrain is predominantly composed of desert plains. The kingdom consists of 36 islands, which are located to the east of Saudi Arabia, its closest neighbour. 

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The majority of Bahrain's land area is concentrated on four main islands, which are connected by a network of causeways. These four islands together account for 95 percent of the country's total land area. Additionally, Bahrain is linked to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway, a significant infrastructure project that facilitates travel and trade between the two nations.

Bahrain is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a regional political and economic alliance that includes six member countries: Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The GCC was established to foster cooperation and integration among its member states in various fields, including economic, social and security matters. As a member of the GCC, Bahrain participates in collective efforts to enhance regional stability and development.