Al Garum Islands Explained

Al Garum Islands
Map:Bahrain
Native Name Link:Arabic language
Nickname:-->
Location:Persian Gulf
Archipelago:Bahrain
Waterbody:Persian Gulf
Total Islands:4
Area Km2:0.4
Elevation M:0
Country:Bahrain
Country Admin Divisions:Northern Governorate
Country Largest City:Fasht Al Garum
Country Largest City Population:0
Demonym:Bahraini
Population:0
Population As Of:2016
Density Km2:0
Ethnic Groups:Bahraini, non-Bahraini
Timezone1:AST
Utc Offset1:+3
Iso Code Type:ISO code
Iso Code:BH-14

Al Garum Islands are the northernmost group of islands of Bahrain. They lie 23km (14miles) north of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Geography

There are 4 islands in this reef, and a curved channel was dredged to reach the main island.[1]

Administration

The island belongs to Northern Governorate.

Transportation

The island might be the location of a new Army airfield.[2]

Flora and fauna

The island is known for its rich fish life.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: News . 2016-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160921033702/https://bahrainforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=180700 . 2016-09-21 . dead .
  2. Web site: Gulf news . 2016-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160921040501/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/source/XXXVII/011/PDF_FULL/gdnfiles.pdf . 2016-09-21 . dead .