Al Garum Islands

Al Garum Islands
Al Garum Islands

The Location of Al Garum Islands in Bahrain (a little above the edge of the borders)

Geography
Location Persian Gulf
Coordinates 26°24′N 50°30′E / 26.40°N 50.50°E / 26.40; 50.50Coordinates: 26°24′N 50°30′E / 26.40°N 50.50°E / 26.40; 50.50
Archipelago Bahrain
Adjacent bodies of water Persian Gulf
Total islands 4
Major islands
  • Fasht Al Garum    
Area 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Highest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Administration
Governorate Northern Governorate
Largest settlement
Fasht Al Garum
(population 0)
Demographics
Demonym Bahraini
Population 0 (2016)
Pop. density 0 /km2 (0 /sq mi)
Ethnic groups Bahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
Official website www.bahrain.com
ISO Code = BH-14

Al Garum Islands are the northernmost group of islands of Bahrain. They have a distance of 23 km (14 mi) north of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Geography

There are 4 islands in this reef, and a curved channel was dredged to reach the main island.[1]

Administration

The island belongs to Northern Governorate.

Transportation

The island might be the location of a new Army airfield.[2]

Flora and Fauna

The island is known for its rich fish life.

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References

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