Al Garum Islands

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

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; 50.50
Archipelago	Bahrain
Adjacent to	Persian Gulf
Total islands	4
Major islands	Fasht Al Garum
Area	0.4 km^2 (0.15 sq mi)
Highest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Administration
Bahrain
Governorate	Northern Governorate
Largest settlement	Fasht Al Garum (pop. 0)
Demographics
Demonym	Bahraini
Population	0 (2016)
Pop. density	0/km^2 (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Bahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone	AST (UTC+3)
ISO code	BH-14
Official website	www.bahrain.com

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.

Image gallery

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  Map 1
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  District Map

See also

• List of islands of Bahrain

References

1. . Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
2. (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-04-18.