This is a list of islands of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which includes most of the archipelago known as the . The Kingdom consists of 33 natural islands and a number of man-made ones. In addition to the Island of Bahrain, the Kingdom consists of other significant natural islands:
List of Islands
Former islands
Islands that once existed but which now, because of land reclamation, are no longer separated from larger land masses. This does not include islands that are now connected to the mainland via bridges or causeways.
- Abu Shahin Islet, now part of Muharraq Island (East Hidd)
- Al Azl Island, also known as "Umm Al Shyarah", now joined to Muharraq Island
- Arad Island, including Arad Fort, now joined to Muharraq Island
- Halat Bu Maher, now joined to Muharraq Island
- Juzairat Nabih Saleh, now a BDF base that is connected to Nabih Saleh
- Jurdi Islet, now part of Muharraq Island (Amwaj Islands)
- Khasifah or "Khasifeh", now joined to Al Dair
- Halat Seltah, now conjoined with Halat Nuaim, which is connected to Muharraq via causeway.
- Umm Al Shajar, now part of Muharraq Island (Hidd)
- Qassar Bin-Tarifâ an islet in Tubli Bay located in between Sitra and Nabih Saleh, now submerged underwater
- Qassarain or "Kasarain", 2 small skerries now part of Sitra
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