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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
LocationPersian Gulf
Coordinates26.40°N 50.50°E / 26.40; 50.50
ArchipelagoBahrain
Adjacent toPersian Gulf
Total islands4
Major islands
  • Fasht Al Garum
Area0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
Bahrain
GovernorateNorthern Governorate
Largest settlementFasht Al Garum (pop. 0)
Demographics
DemonymBahraini
Population0 (2016)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsBahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
  • AST (UTC+3)
ISO codeBH-14
Official websitewww.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.




References


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



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