Al Garum Islands
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 |
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.
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.
Image gallery
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Map 1
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District Map
See also
References
- ^ "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.