Nature of Bahrain - national parks and reserves for active recreation
Bahrain is a new experience for the world. "Land of contrasts" may be an overused term. But travelers consider the country a unique pearl in the middle of the oceans. The brilliant landscape scheme is an architectural force against a desolate lunar landscape more hospitable to camel racing than finely tuned cars overflowing with cutting-edge technology. The country covers an area of 700 square kilometers. It has about 161 kilometers of coastline. Muharraq, Sitrah, Umm an Nasan, and the Hawar Group are the main islands.
Bahrain is an Islamic Kingdom. Most of the local holidays are religious here. Several festivals are also held here. The New Year is not celebrated on …
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The Kingdom of Bahrain is rapidly gaining popularity as a resort destination. This ancient country was founded approximately 5000 years ago. The name …
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Summer is very hot in Bahrain. The temperature does not fall below 17°C in winter. It doesn't rain often here. They mostly fall in winter. There are very few fertile soils here. Only 8% of the territory is used for agricultural crops. There is also a problem with freshwater here. The flora and fauna of the islands are not very abundant. There are 195 species of plants, 17 species of mammals, 14 species of reptiles, and the only amphibian species here. Many migratory birds overwinter here. Some birds nest on islands. Many plants that grow in Bahrain are well adapted to desert and saline soils. They are able to extract water from a great depth and absorb moisture from the air. There are few large animals on the islands. The sand gazelle is one of them. Sand urchin, Arabian hare, and Indian mongoose are also found here. There are several species of bats in the deserts.
Tourists who travel to Bahrain during the holidays should remember a few things. Locals like to celebrate holidays with their family, welcome …
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Tubli Bay is a day in the East of the country between the Islands of Bahrain and Sitrah. Nabih Saleh Island is located here. The bay is known for its rich marine fauna and abundance of birds. Mangroves are located on its edges. The bay is a spawning ground for many species of fish and shrimp. Some species of birds overwinter here. The size of the reserve has significantly decreased due to pollution and negative industry impacts. However, active actions have been made to preserve the unique nature of the region since 1997.
Islam is the state religion of the Kingdom. It is practiced by more than 70% of residents. Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus make up the rest. A small …
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Arab Bay is a protected area. It was created recently near the city of Arad on the island of Muharraq. Its goal is to preserve the unique marine ecosystem of the region. Dolphins and porpoises are often found in the waters near Bahrain. You are less likely to see whales and killer whales here. Dugongs (sea cows) are often found near the coast. These are some of the most unusual marine mammals. About 700 species of fish are found in the waters of the Persian Gulf. More than 80 % of them live on reefs, including coral. 30 species of sharks live in the Arabian Gulf. 16 of them are endangered. Pearl oysters are found in the waters of Bahrain more often than anywhere else. Therefore, pearl mining is extremely developed here.
Bahrain is an island country where horizons with modern skyscrapers are built over thousands of years of rich history, offering an unrivaled …
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