Al Garum Islands are the northernmost group of islands of Bahrain. They lie 23 km (14 mi) north of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
  Al Garum Islands The Location of Al Garum Islands in Bahrain (a little above the edge of the borders) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26°24′N 50°30′E / 26.40°N 50.50°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
| Total islands | 4 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Northern Governorate |
| Largest settlement | Fasht Al Garum (pop. 0) |
| 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 |
| Official website | www |
Geography
editThere are 4 islands in this reef, and a curved channel was dredged to reach the main island.[1]
Administration
editThe island belongs to Northern Governorate.
Transportation
editThe island might be the location of a new Army airfield.[2]
Flora and fauna
editThe island is known for its rich fish life.
Image gallery
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Map 1 -
District Map
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "News". Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Gulf news" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
