Major Landforms of Bahrain

  • Al Dukhan Hill (Jabal ad Dukhan) – Highest point (134 m / 440 ft), southwest near Saudi border.
  • Hawar Islands – Archipelago 20 km east in Gulf; low-lying (max 15 m), wildlife sanctuary.
  • Muharraq Island – 2nd largest; northeast, connected by causeways; historic pearling center.
  • Sitra Island – 3rd largest; central, industrial/residential; linked by Sitra Causeway.
  • Umm an Nasan – Small island 10 km south; oil facilities, restricted access.

Bahrain is a flat, arid archipelago of 33+ islands; total area ~780 km².

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