Bahrain

[ Places in the news ]

✅ What it is :

- Archipelago nation and smallest member of the Gulf Cooperation
Council.

- Constitutional monarchy ruled by the Al Khalifa family.

- Major role in regional security and global finance.

✅ Location & Capital :

- Located in the Persian Gulf
Between Qatar (east) and Saudi Arabia (west) .

- Capital: Manama

✅ Geographical Features :

- Archipelago of 84 islands (33 natural, 51 artificial)

- Largest island : Bahrain Island

- Highest point : Jabal ad Dukhan

- Terrain : Arid, low-lying limestone plains with salt marshes & sand dunes

- Oil reserves : Dukhan Field (main source of hydrocarbons)

- Freshwater springs (historically supported Dilmun civilization)

- Connected to Saudi Arabia via King Fahd Causeway

✅ Significance :

- Hosts United States Navy Fifth Fleet
Strategically close to Strait of Hormuz.

Around 20% of global oil supply passes nearby .

- Manama known as “Zurich of Middle East” for Islamic finance and banking hub.

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UNFCCC
COP 31 - Turkey and Australia
COP 32 - Ethiopia

South Korea may host as COP 33 host has to be from Asia Pacific region.

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Lebanon

[ Places in the news ]

✅ What it is :
- A sovereign country in Western Asia (Middle East).

- Known for its multi-religious population & ancient cultural heritage.

- Historically an important commercial and cultural hub in Levant.

- Has faced political instability and conflict in recent decades.

✅ Location :
- Located on eastern coast of Mediterranean Sea.

- Part of Levant region in West Asia.

✅ Borders :

- Syria
- Israel (Blue Line boundary) - Mediterranean Sea .

✅ Key Geographical Features :

Lebanon Mountains :
- Parallel to coastline.
- Provided historical refuge to minority communities.

Anti-Lebanon Mountains :
- Along Syria border.
- Separated by a plateau from Lebanon Mountains.

Beqaa Valley :
- Fertile agricultural region.
- Strategic corridor between mountain ranges.

Litani River :
- Longest river of Lebanon.
- Flows from Beqaa Valley to Mediterranean Sea.

Coastal Plain :
- Narrow and densely populated.
- Includes major cities like Beirut, Tripoli, Tyre.

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