Persian Gulf

Articles about the Persian Gulf region and its countries, islands, and maritime connections.

Articles with this tag: 2 Updated: May 13, 2026

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Awal — the pre-Islamic name and deity associated with Bahrain Awal Awal was an ancient name and deity linked to the islands now known as Bahrain. It refers to a pre-Islamic ox-headed god and persisted as a place-name for many centuries in the Pers…

Bahrain: the Kingdom — geography, history, society and economy

Bahrain: the Kingdom — geography, history, society and economy Bahrain An overview of the Kingdom of Bahrain: its islands, geography, history, society, economy, landmarks and modern connections across the Gulf.