Bahrain
26 00 N, 50 33 E
lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m
highest point: Jabal ad Dukhan 122 m
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periodic droughts; dust storms
oil, associated and nonassociated natural gas, fish, pearls
arable land: 2.82%
permanent crops: 5.63%
other: 91.55% (2005)
desertification resulting from the degradation of limited arable land, periods of drought, and dust storms; coastal degradation (damage to coastlines, coral reefs, and sea vegetation) resulting from oil spills and other discharges from large tankers, oil refineries, and distribution stations; lack of freshwater resources, groundwater and seawater are the only sources for all water needs
June to October, hot and humid (42°C), December to April, mild (10°-20°C). December through to March can be quite cool. Rainfall is slight and occurs mainly in winter. Spring and Autumn are the most pleasant months.
Required clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens from spring to autumn, mediumweight clothes from November to March. Warmer clothes are necessary in winter and on cool evenings.
time difference: UTC+3
