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Country Facts:
Qatar vs. Bahrain

Learn about the similarities and differences between Qatar and Bahrain by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Qatar vs. Bahrain - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi², while the surface area of Bahrain is 295 mi². This means that the area of Qatar is 1416% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
4 473 mi²
295 mi²

Coastline length

Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi, while Bahrain has a coastline of 100.0 mi.

349.8 mi
100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Qatar is Doha, with a population of about 1 312 950 people. In contrast, the largest city in Bahrain is Manama, where the population is 157 474.

1 312 950 ppl
157 474 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, its height is 312 ft. The highest peak in Bahrain is Jabal ad Dukhan, which rises to a height of 440 ft.

312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah
440 ft
Jabal ad Dukhan

Highest recorded temperature

122.7°F
Doha
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Qatar vs. Bahrain - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Qatar is about 2 881 053, while Bahrain is home to 1 701 575 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
2 881 053 ppl
1 701 575 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.6 years in Qatar and 79.7 years in Bahrain.

79.6 years
79.7 years

Average age

The average age is 33.7 years in Qatar and 32.9 years in Bahrain.

33.7 years
32.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.23% in Qatar and 0.9% in Bahrain.

1.23%
0.9%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.5% in Qatar and 97.5% in Bahrain.

93.5%
97.5%

Language

In Qatar, the main language is Arabic, and in Bahrain the primary language is Arabic.

arabic
arabic

Religion

In Qatar, the main religion is Islam; in Bahrain, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 62/174
11 621 000 ppl
Ranking: 25/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Qatar: 89 935 Int$. Bahrain: 43 740 Int$.

89 935 Int$
Ranking: 4/194
43 740 Int$
Ranking: 29/194

Currency

Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR). Bahrain: Bahraini Dinar (BHD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
QAR
Qatari Rial
BHD
Bahraini Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Bahrain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Qatar has right-hand traffic, Bahrain has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Qatar - January, February, March, November, December; Bahrain - January, February, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B53 EUR - 66 EUR
T95 EUR - 169 EUR

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