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Five Themes of Geography Applied to Bahrain

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