Size of Bahrain: 780 km² (301 sq mi)

Bahrain is a **small island archipelago** in the Persian Gulf with a total land area of approximately:

• 780 square kilometers
• 301 square miles

It ranks among the **world's smallest nations** (≈185th/195 by area). For comparison: slightly larger than **Singapore (734 km²)**, smaller than **New York City (784 km² land area)** or **Rhode Island (3,144 km²)**.

Despite its size, Bahrain is a **major regional financial hub**, with a dense population (~1.5M), extensive land reclamation (adding ~100 km² since 1980s), and strategic importance hosting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.