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INTRODUCTION
An Arab state, Bahrain comprises of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf. Bahrain is the biggest of the islands and has lent its name to the entire archipelago.
Location of Bahrain
Bahrain lies 24 km east of Saudi Arabia and 29 km west of Qatar.
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Flora And Fauna of Bahrain
Bahrain is home to a variety of plants and animals. Most of the plants that are found in Bahrain are salt-tolerant and desert resistant types, out of which palm trees are quite common. Animals include snakes and other reptiles, hares, scorpions, hedgehogs, and gazelles while the marine life is made up of mackerels, shrimps, pearl oysters, and dugongs.
Physical Map of Bahrain
Bahrain lacks dramatic topographical features, such as mountains or valleys. The main island consists of a low desert plain that rises to a low central escarpment where Bahrain's highest point, Jabal ad Dukhan (134 m/440 ft), is located. Bahrain also lacks rivers, lakes and water bodies and obtains water for drinking and irrigation from underground aquifers. The smaller islands are generally low-lying, some being only a few feet above sea level.
Climate of Bahrain
The summers are extremely hot and humid in Bahrain, especially between April and October, with temperatures regularly rising to 43°C and sometimes reaching 52°C. However, winters are more pleasant with temperatures plummeting to 20°C or below. Seasonal winds periodically cause sandstorms and rough seas.
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