Bahrain is wealthy and its people have high incomes, but the country is scarce in water resources because it lacks natural rivers.
Bahrain is an island nation in West Asia with no natural rivers but possesses numerous springs and groundwater sources. However, these resources are insufficient to meet the water needs of its population.
Therefore, Bahrain relies heavily on seawater desalination technology, which provides over 60% of its freshwater needs. The country also encourages the use of water-saving techniques for efficient water use.
Despite its water scarcity, Bahrain remains a wealthy nation thanks to its oil reserves (Photo: Trip).
According to assessments, Bahrain is extremely scarce in water resources. Specifically, the per capita freshwater availability is among the lowest in the world .
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands located in the Persian Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a total area of 780 square kilometers.
Bahrain does not share land borders with other countries but has a 161 km long coastline. The country possesses large reserves of oil and natural gas, while arable land accounts for only 2.82% of its total area.
The annual Formula 1 race attracts many tourists to the country (Photo: Time).
Manama is the capital and largest city of the country. It is a regional and international tourism and cultural hub. Manama was chosen as the Arab Capital of Culture in 2012, the Arab Capital of Tourism in 2013, and the Asian Capital of Tourism in 2014.
Bahrain is considered an important economic and financial center in the region and is home to many global financial services companies.
With a population of approximately 1.4 million people, including immigrants, Bahrain has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, at $30,000 per person per year (nearly 800 million VND per person per year).
The earliest traces of human settlements on the islands of Bahrain date back 4,000 years. The best time to visit Bahrain is from November to April.
Many ancient sites are popular tourist attractions in Bahrain (Photo: Trip).
With such a rich history, Bahrain attracts tourists with its abundant heritage dating back thousands of years. Among them, the Pearl Route allows visitors to experience and learn about the ancient history of pearl diving in the area.
Those who love high speed can travel to Bahrain to watch the annual Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race.
Many other experiences, such as horseback riding to watch the sunset over the sea, visiting the 400-year-old solitary tree in the desert, and cruising on a traditional Dhow sailboat, are also popular choices among tourists.