Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island
Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island Location of Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island in Bahrain | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26°13′30″N 50°38′06″E / 26.225°N 50.635°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Coastline | 3.9 km (2.42 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Muharraq Governorate |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Population | 0 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | BH-15 |
| Official website | www |
Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island is an artificial island in the archipelago of Bahrain. It lies 4.5 km (2.8 mi) east of the capital, Manama located on Bahrain Island and forms part of the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Causeway that connects the Bahrain island to Muharraq island. It is named after Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, who served as the Prime Minister of Bahrain for an extended period. The island was constructed to facilitate infrastructure development and expand the country's landmass. The island hosts the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Park, an urban green space that was inaugurated in 2006.
History
Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island is an artificial island created as part of the broader infrastructure development in Bahrain. It was part of a land reclamation project aimed at the creation of new urban spaces to support its growing population and economic diversification. It is named after Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, who served as the Prime Minister of Bahrain from 1970 to 2020.[1][2] The island was constructed by the Nass Group.[3] A prominent feature on the island, the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Park, was inaugurated in 2006.[4]
Geography
Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island lies 4.5 km (2.8 mi) east of the capital, Manama located on Bahrain Island in the Bahrain archipelageo. It forms part of the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Causeway that connects the Bahrain island to Muharraq island.[5][6] The central span of the bridge that connects Hidd to Juffair, is anchored on the island.[7] [8]
The island spans around 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) and is presently uninhabited, with no residential population.[6] The island is a flat artificial landmass, with all structures and landscape designed on a reclaimed seabed. The island’s economy is limited to public recreation and tourism activities.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Bahrain's Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa dies". The Arab Weekly. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Island". BNA News. 28 March 2012.
- ^ "Park opens". Nass group. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Prince Khalifah Bin Salman Park". Evendo. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Prince Khalifa Park". Rehlat. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Prince bin Salman Park". Travel O Bahrain. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Khalifa Bin Salman Bridge". Bahrain asphalt. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Khalifa Bin Salman causeway" (PDF). Boskalis. Retrieved 1 June 2025.