Amwaj Islands
Man-made islands in Bahrain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amwaj Islands (Arabic: جزر أمواج; transliterated: Juzur Amwaj) are a group of man-made islands, located in the Persian Gulf to the northeast of Bahrain, off the north coast of Muharraq Island. They lie 10.5 km (6.5 mi) northeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Quick Facts Native name: جزر أمواج (Arabic), Geography ...
Geography | |
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Location | Persian Gulf |
Coordinates | 26.29°N 50.67°E / 26.29; 50.67 |
Archipelago | Bahrain |
Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
Total islands | 9 |
Major islands |
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Area | 4.31 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Administration | |
Governorate | Muharraq Governorate |
Largest settlement | Floating City (pop. 6,000) |
Demographics | |
Demonym | Bahraini |
Population | 10,000 (2010) |
Pop. density | 2,320/km2 (6010/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
ISO code | BH-15 |
Official website | www |
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