The flag of Bahrain
The five white points represent the five pillars of Islam.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Manama
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar
- Population
- 1,600,366
The flag of Bahrain is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Asia. The five white points represent the five pillars of Islam.
The flag of Bahrain
The five white points represent the five pillars of Islam. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Manama is the capital of Bahrain, in Western Asia, part of Asia.
Currency
The official currency of Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
People
Bahrain is home to around 1,600,366 people.
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