Al Dar Islands is a group of resort islands near Sitra, in the archipelago of Bahrain. They lie 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Nickname: Folk Islands | |
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Geography | |
Location | Persian Gulf |
Coordinates | 26°07′55″N 50°39′25″E / 26.132°N 50.657°E |
Archipelago | Bahrain |
Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
Total islands | 2 |
Major islands |
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Area | 0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Administration | |
Governorate | Southern Governorate |
Sub-Group | Al Dar Islands |
Largest settlement | Al Dar resort |
Demographics | |
Demonym | Bahraini |
Population | 0 (2016) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
ISO code | BH-14 |
Al Dar Island Resort is a ten-minute offshore trip from the dhow harbour Sitra fisherman's port (Bandar Al Dar). The resort offers jetskiing, snorkeling and other water sports.
There are varieties of hut accommodation areas with barbecues. The huts are built with palm leaves.
Demography
editThe islands are uninhabited.
Administration
editThe island belongs to Southern Governorate.
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