Five Themes of Geography Applied to Bahrain
- Location: Archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf; capital Manama at 26°12′N 50°35′E.
- Place: “Pearl of the Gulf”; desert terrain, coastal lowlands, central escarpment.
- Human‑Environment Interaction: Historic pearl diving/fishing; modern oil, banking, tourism; causeway to Saudi Arabia.
- Movement: Strategic trade hub; King Fahd Causeway, ports, Bahrain International Airport.
- Regions: Northern urbanized zone (Manama) vs. Southern desert interior.